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BX53 UUF

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

120,648 mi
Last recorded120,648 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UUF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank support straps corroding

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Nearside front wiper split

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 120,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank support straps corroding

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Nearside front wiper split

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,711 miles

hand brake travel

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 11,471 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs corroded and worn in poor condition

front pads worn

hand brake travel

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,162 miles

both rear tyres very low on edges advise replace

front discs corroded and worn

near side front tyre 2mm outer edge

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 108,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres very low on edges advise replace

front discs corroded and worn

near side front tyre 2mm outer edge

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,222 miles

n/s/r lower side light not working

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

Fail 28 Oct 2009 92,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no 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)

n/s/r lower side light not working

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

Fail 10 Nov 2008 79,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,077 miles

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2008 78,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,775 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 61,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,385 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 45,906 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UUF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 UUF, 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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What year was BX53 UUF registered?

BX53 UUF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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