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BX53 UXG

2003 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,834 mi
Last recorded102,834 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 102,834 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2017 102,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 97,436 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 97,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Sensor linkage broken (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,514 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre,n/s rear tyre,o/s rear tyre sidewall has been stuck with glue unable to correct check

Pass 20 May 2014 86,172 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 86,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,001 miles

steering has slight roughness

Fail 19 Apr 2013 78,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

steering has slight roughness

Pass 1 May 2012 71,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,056 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,056 miles

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

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,763 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,216 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,331 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres have marks on outer side walls

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 UXG is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

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

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