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BK53 CAO

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,449 mi
Last recorded141,449 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CAO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 141,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 134,310 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Nearside under body sill corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside jacking point corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,985 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,702 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2020 116,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front & rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both head light beam patterns fading

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 9 Jan 2018 110,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both head light beam patterns fading

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,054 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 92,113 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,363 miles

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

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

both front tyres on limit

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,784 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,456 miles

rear pads close to limit.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,449 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BK53 CAO is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK53 CAO, 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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BK53 CAO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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