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BX53 VKR

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2020 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rattle from engine

Fail 7 Mar 2019 82,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rattle from engine

Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,729 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces - strongly recommend replace (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rattle noise from engine (recommend investigation)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces - strongly recommend replace (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rattle noise from engine (recommend investigation)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,290 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked with age on inner walls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked with age on inner walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,597 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 52,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,938 miles

Airbag Warning Light On

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Tested in Wet Conditions

Both Front Brake Discs Badly Pitted And Rusted On Inner Faces

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,704 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,114 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertrays Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted On Inner Faces

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,612 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limit

Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,612 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,741 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,424 miles

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 VKR is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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