MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear spring seats and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
suspension mountings corroded
Rear suspension corroded
under side corroded
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension corroded
under side corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wing damaged\corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wing damaged\corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box corroded
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 VND is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 VND, 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 VND is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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