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BN53 LXT

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,555 mi
Last recorded45,555 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LXT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,555 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 45,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,700 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,264 miles

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 39,263 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,257 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 37,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,590 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,832 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 33,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 31,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,652 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,170 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking advise replace

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 LXT is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

BN53 LXT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BN53 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 LXT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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