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BN53 OXR

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,694 mi
Last recorded61,694 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

eml light on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,502 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,502 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,017 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 53,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,720 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,720 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,479 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,469 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,700 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 OXR is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

BN53 OXR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BN53 OXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OXR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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