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BX53 UUM

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,427 mi
Last recorded142,427 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 142,427 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack ram (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 132,097 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 132,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 129,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment may be required

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,673 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 126,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components both rubbing on lower arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,810 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 124,809 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2019 120,414 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough macpherson strut top mounting bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

two tow bar mounting bolts loose but tow bar secure

Fail 4 Jul 2018 115,612 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough offside front macpherson strut top mounting bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

two tow bar mounting bolts loose but tow bar secure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 109,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 106,179 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 106,171 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,924 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 97,924 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,830 miles

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

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

all brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear shock absorber struts corroding under bump stops

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,542 miles

all brake disks slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,482 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,880 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 UUM is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UUM, 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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BX53 UUM is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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