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BN53 OVB

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OVB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,254 miles

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,462 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,287 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,011 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 OVB is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

BN53 OVB is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is BN53 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OVB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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