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BN53 KFY

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,238 mi
Last recorded50,238 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KFY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,920 miles

offside front tyre close to the limit and inner and outer edge worn

Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre close to the limit and inner and outer edge worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,418 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 43,418 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,172 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 KFY is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 KFY registered?

BN53 KFY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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