MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
All brake discs slightly worn.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All brake discs slightly worn.
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal creaking when applied ?
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pedal creaking when applied ?
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
brake pedal noisey.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
creaking noise on clutch & brake pedal.
creaking noise on clutch & brake pedal.
o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded
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BX53 VKJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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