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BN53 YZT

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,932 mi
Last recorded108,932 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,932 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 108,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on.

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,844 miles

rear exhaust box damaged but not leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,160 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 99,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,022 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,633 miles

Advise: engine has intermittent rattling noise suspect possible hydraulic tappet fault.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,050 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,050 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,739 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,474 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 YZT is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

BN53 YZT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 YZT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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