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BX53 VBU

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,387 mi
Last recorded117,387 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VBU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,310 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x at clips on front floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x at clips on rear floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,157 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 86,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,824 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner shoulder, recommend replacing soon

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,073 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 62,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,263 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 47,244 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and outside and getting low

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside and outside and getting low

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 VBU is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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