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BN53 ZBX

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin req soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear section exhaust rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,616 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 85,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,422 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,099 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,794 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,794 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 344,441 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 34,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 ZBX is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver 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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

BN53 ZBX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BN53 ZBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ZBX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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