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BX53 UNN

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UNN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,874 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,565 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,298 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,741 miles

exhaust flexi joint slight blowing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,933 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 23 Mar 2012 62,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

coolant leak from head gasket

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,851 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf indicator lens missing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 57,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf indicator lens missing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,551 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 45,483 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre on extreme limit

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,493 miles

front brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,889 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 UNN is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

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

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