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BK53 ORO

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,789 mi
Last recorded82,789 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ORO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,789 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 82,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,613 miles

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

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

creak from o/s/f top susprnsion mounting

Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,419 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,352 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,689 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,687 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,226 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 52,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,368 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 46,368 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,661 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 ORO is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

BK53 ORO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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