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BK53 HXW

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,874 mi
Last recorded135,874 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 131,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 127,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 123,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,597 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,412 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,497 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside & nearside rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges of tyres,may cause road noise.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,372 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,578 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 63,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,439 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,877 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 33,877 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,871 miles

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 HXW 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 90.5%.

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 HXW, 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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What year was BK53 HXW registered?

BK53 HXW is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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