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BN53 ZBR

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,357 mi
Last recorded64,357 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZBR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,725 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,089 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2010 54,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 50,469 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,352 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 ZBR is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

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

Is BN53 ZBR safe to buy?

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