CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX53 UUO

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

141,413 mi
Last recorded141,413 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UUO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 141,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 140,207 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 137,810 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 135,872 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 134,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,577 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 124,557 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/zr18 95y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,757 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 118,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise attention (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake pipes corrosion visable not excessive at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2015 112,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just passed advise adjustment or replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 112,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just passed advise adjustment or replacement

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,644 miles

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

rear silencer very corroded requires replacement very soon (advise)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,640 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear silencer very corroded requires replacement very soon (advise)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,939 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,937 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,435 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 91,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,312 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 80,298 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge close to 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2008 52,206 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 41,245 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 41,236 miles

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

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,734 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 30,734 miles

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

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
Full MG Zt-t reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX53 UUO is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 UUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX53 UUO?

You can check the full history of BX53 UUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX53 UUO registered?

BX53 UUO is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is BX53 UUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 UUO shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX53 UUO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX53 UUO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.