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BL53 LOD

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,418 mi
Last recorded96,418 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LOD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,418 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (Power steering) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,882 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,554 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 80,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,202 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 65,197 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the Cat back is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,227 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 58,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 52,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front coolant bottle cap not fitted correctly

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,707 miles

Central Front catalytic converter rattle

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front catalytic converter rattle

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 39,855 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,889 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

Fail 6 Jan 2017 33,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,741 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 29,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 26,234 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 19,417 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 9,751 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 7,803 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 4,835 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 LOD is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BL53 LOD, 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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BL53 LOD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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