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BP53 UKA

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,994 mi
Last recorded88,994 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 UKA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded several (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 88,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded several (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,031 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Scored Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Unable To Fully Inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,930 miles

Offside headlamp lens faded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 66,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,305 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 62,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s reverse light out

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,678 miles

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

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,424 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 52,424 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,517 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 45,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,589 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 23,461 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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BP53 UKA is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BP53 UKA, 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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BP53 UKA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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