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BN53 BKL

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BKL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,178 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,236 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear down side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,252 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 86,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,871 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag lighy on showing a fault

front brake discs showing wear on inside

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,844 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,603 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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BN53 BKL is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN53 BKL, 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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BN53 BKL is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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