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BN53 YZV

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 118,785 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 111,091 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 106,365 miles

all brake discs corroding

handbrake has travel

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Aug 2012 97,605 miles

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f track rod end

exhaust corroding in places

handbrake has slight travel

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,537 miles

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 7 Aug 2010 80,706 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

small chip in offside of windscreen

wipers slightly smear windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2010 80,706 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

small chip in offside of windscreen

wipers slightly smear windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,456 miles

exhaust for major corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,355 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 63,280 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge. †near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 YZV is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

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

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