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BN53 ZBJ

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,168 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 85,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,155 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,302 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,117 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,746 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 51,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,380 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,311 miles

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

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 ZBJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZBJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 ZBJ?

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What year was BN53 ZBJ registered?

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

Is BN53 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ZBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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