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BN53 LWC

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,141 mi
Last recorded158,141 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LWC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 158,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 141,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2014 141,864 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 133,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 124,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 124,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 111,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,806 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 97,537 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pad wear sensor adrift

Fail 2 May 2008 97,537 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pad wear sensor adrift

Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,715 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,730 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LWC is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN53 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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