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BX53 UMO

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,225 mi
Last recorded154,225 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UMO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 154,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 153,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 151,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 147,816 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2015 146,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 139,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 128,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 69,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,377 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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BX53 UMO is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

BX53 UMO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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