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BX53 UNB

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UNB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 120,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 120,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 119,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 118,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,736 miles

nearside front track rod end

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,207 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge †all 4 discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,907 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 UNB is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

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

Is BX53 UNB safe to buy?

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