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BT53 FGO

2003 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,205 mi
Last recorded104,205 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FGO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,849 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jul 2017 98,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

oil leak engine

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,193 miles

front to rear brake pipes are showing corrsion

rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,071 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

sills damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2013 66,071 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

sills damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2013 66,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,284 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 55,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,540 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,705 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,965 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,327 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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BT53 FGO is a 2003 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT53 FGO, 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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What year was BT53 FGO registered?

BT53 FGO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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