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BT52 USJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

65,528 mi
Last recorded65,528 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 USJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,528 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,589 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,356 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,352 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 47,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,189 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 37,939 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,944 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has wear and tear on outer edge

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

rear exhaust box rubber mount damage/system is supported

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 20 Apr 2017 35,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has wear and tear on outer edge

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

rear exhaust box rubber mount damage/system is supported

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 30,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,617 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,618 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,335 miles

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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BT52 USJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol 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 BT52 USJ, 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 BT52 USJ registered?

BT52 USJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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