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BL53 NKS

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 NKS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,430 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 104,427 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,388 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported All Insecure Around Bulk Head Area (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking Offside Front & Offside Rear unions (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside & Offside ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 104,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage To Offside Front Door

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi front exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 95,805 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,334 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,469 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 19 Nov 2008 62,092 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,603 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,710 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 NKS is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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