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BL53 VND

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VND
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 120,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 119,737 miles

Rear suspension corroded

under side corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 119,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,895 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged\corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 115,890 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,447 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 109,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,465 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,186 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 89,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,958 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 78,958 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,645 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 67,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,776 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,401 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 51,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,805 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,079 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 41,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,871 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,460 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 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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