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BJ53 TLU

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,840 mi
Last recorded169,840 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 169,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes covered

Pass 22 Mar 2014 159,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear top suspention joint has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2013 150,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 139,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 128,235 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 128,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010
Fail 29 Mar 2010

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 108,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 3 Mar 2009 108,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2007 84,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BJ53 TLU is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 TLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ53 TLU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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