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BX53 UUV

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,333 mi
Last recorded124,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UUV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 124,333 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 124,323 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,836 miles

Both front seatbelts don’t retract fully

Brake pad warning light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top spring mount bearing slighty Noisy

Fail 20 Jun 2019 119,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front seatbelts don’t retract fully

Brake pad warning light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top spring mount bearing slighty Noisy

Pass 19 May 2018 112,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 107,107 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2016 102,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,757 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION (CORRODED ETC)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,757 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION (CORRODED ETC)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 87,962 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,871 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 78,595 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

towbar fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,430 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,260 miles

engine undertray fitted

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread and unevenly worn

offside washer partially misaligned

rear indicators starting to emit white light

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Fail 8 Dec 2009 67,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

engine undertray fitted

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread and unevenly worn

offside washer partially misaligned

rear indicators starting to emit white light

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 42,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,073 miles

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 UUV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UUV, 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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BX53 UUV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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