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BX53 ULT

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

206,619 mi
Last recorded206,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ULT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 206,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear lamps insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2020 206,617 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear lamps insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2019 198,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2019 198,979 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2018 192,946 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriated

Fail 10 Jan 2018 192,942 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer deteriated

Fail 13 Nov 2015 192,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 2 May 2014 188,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes to hoses corroded

front to rears greased

Fail 2 May 2014 188,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes to hoses corroded

front to rears greased

Fail 25 Oct 2013 188,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 179,770 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

rear springs delaminated

Pass 21 Jun 2010 165,064 miles

front down pipe flexy joint of exhaust system has slight blow. not excessive at test time

off side front tyre tread pattern worn uneaven on inside edge. all legal at test time

slight cloncking noise from both front shocker top mounting when rocking steering . no play found at test time

slight pitting to both near side and off side rear brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2010 165,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front down pipe flexy joint of exhaust system has slight blow. not excessive at test time

off side front tyre tread pattern worn uneaven on inside edge. all legal at test time

slight cloncking noise from both front shocker top mounting when rocking steering . no play found at test time

slight pitting to both near side and off side rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2009 140,099 miles

signs of some pitting to both rear discs. o k at test time

signs of some wear to both front brake discs . o k at test time

slight lift/ play in top steering column bush/ bearing/ joint

Fail 10 Jun 2009 140,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of some pitting to both rear discs. o k at test time

signs of some wear to both front brake discs . o k at test time

slight lift/ play in top steering column bush/ bearing/ joint

Pass 13 Jun 2008 112,825 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,405 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 78,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,520 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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BX53 ULT is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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 BX53 ULT, 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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BX53 ULT is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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