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BX53 VEW

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,091 mi
Last recorded137,091 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 137,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp staying on

nearside door mirror unit held with tape

Fail 23 Feb 2012 120,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp staying on

nearside door mirror unit held with tape

Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,787 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside door mirror (temp repaired)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2010 102,987 miles

Engine undertray loose

Fluid leak under vehicle

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2010 102,986 miles

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

Engine undertray loose

Fluid leak under vehicle

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 87,244 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,741 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 VEW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEW, 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 VEW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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