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BN53 YZO

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YZO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,899 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,206 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,504 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,909 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 53,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 51,635 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,013 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,768 miles

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

both front tyres tracked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,627 miles

both rear brake discs rusted.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs rusted.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,490 miles

o/s rear view mirror adjustment faulty

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 YZO is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YZO, 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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What year was BN53 YZO registered?

BN53 YZO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 YZO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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