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BL53 GXJ

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,481 mi
Last recorded107,481 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GXJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,481 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2021 106,670 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 106,221 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,470 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 102,559 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 98,491 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,483 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 95,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,931 miles

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

front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,284 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,467 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,866 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 52,757 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,870 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,455 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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BL53 GXJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL53 GXJ, 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 BL53 GXJ registered?

BL53 GXJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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