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BK53 YVE

2003 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,578 mi
Last recorded137,578 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YVE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 137,578 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 122,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 122,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 117,196 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 117,194 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing brake retainer missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s & o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box supported by other means

Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 100,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,534 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,615 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,339 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 59,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,021 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 YVE is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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