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BX53 UXF

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,749 mi
Last recorded184,749 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 184,749 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly

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

Nearside rear handbrake effort lags

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 184,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 183,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 173,455 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 173,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 160,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 144,756 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 144,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 120,995 miles

Oil leak

front pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,755 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside front tyre damage to outer wall

Fail 19 Oct 2007 103,755 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside front tyre damage to outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2006 96,515 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 96,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UXF is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UXF, 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 UXF registered?

BX53 UXF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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