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BX53 VKJ

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,174 mi
Last recorded123,174 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VKJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,174 miles

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 ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 123,150 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,303 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 119,299 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,808 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 112,805 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 97,099 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,098 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,019 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 86,018 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,018 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,352 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,593 miles

Brake pedal creaking when applied ?

Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,581 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,685 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,534 miles

brake pedal noisey.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 48,534 miles

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

creaking noise on clutch & brake pedal.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,534 miles

creaking noise on clutch & brake pedal.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,575 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

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 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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