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BN53 ZBW

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,603 mi
Last recorded70,603 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,131 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,555 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,012 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 44,961 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,011 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,853 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,853 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,853 miles

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

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 ZBW is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW?

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What year was BN53 ZBW registered?

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

Is BN53 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ZBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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