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BX53 UME

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UME
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,715 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,490 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 86,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,598 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 64,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,088 miles

Child seat fitted on rear seats

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,950 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 45,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

engine oil level very low

Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,217 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 36,217 miles

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

Baby seats in nearside and offside rear.

Both front tyres low.

Cuts in both front tyre outer walls.

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall and low on outer edge.

Damage to offside rear.

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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BX53 UME is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BX53 UME, 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 BX53 UME registered?

BX53 UME is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BX53 UME safe to buy?

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