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BX53 VCM

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,880 mi
Last recorded213,880 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VCM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 213,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and nail in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (at front)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear closing panels corroded

Fail 11 May 2020 213,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and nail in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (at front)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear closing panels corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 210,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2018 206,409 miles

chips in window screen

front sections of front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2018 206,377 miles

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

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

chips in window screen

front sections of front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 May 2017 202,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 198,860 miles

chip in screen

front tyre treads low and worn edges. os cracking inner

rear anti roll bar rubbers perishing

rear exhaust rusty

underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 198,855 miles

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

chip in screen

front tyre treads low and worn edges. os cracking inner

rear anti roll bar rubbers perishing

rear exhaust rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 189,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Jul 2015 189,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 182,331 miles

chip in screen

eml light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 182,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

eml on

front sections of front to rear brake pipes rusty

park lever high travel

Pass 19 Jul 2013 172,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pipes slightly rusty

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 172,443 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 163,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from both front top strut bearings

nsr tyre tread close to limit

Fail 17 Jul 2012 163,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from both front strut top bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2011 153,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 121,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 135,506 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 135,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both metal brake pipes front to rear are slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 126,041 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 125,766 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 114,275 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 114,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering rack.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 104,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,383 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 VCM is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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