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BU53 NDG

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,187 mi
Last recorded215,187 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NDG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 215,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, but not main tread.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 170,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 131,120 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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 118,237 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and scored but no weakened.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 103,443 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 103,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,496 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,218 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 56,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/front, n/s/rear and n/s/front tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,175 miles

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

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

o/s/front, n/s/rear and n/s/front tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,678 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 41,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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BU53 NDG is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU53 NDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 NDG registered?

BU53 NDG is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BU53 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 NDG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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