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BR53 DER

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,146 mi
Last recorded104,146 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR53 DER
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer and inner sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 104,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Has no projected pattern on beam meter. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens has faded. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Has no projected pattern on beam meter. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens has faded. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer and inner sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 94,294 miles

Fuel hose leaking Has a fuel hose leaking in engine bay. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb has faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 86,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper protective shroud is insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,270 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,503 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,507 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,349 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,492 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BR53 DER is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR53 DER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BR53 DER registered?

BR53 DER is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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