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BX53 VPT

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VPT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,874 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 95,874 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,828 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 95,828 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,806 miles

car has oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,299 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,844 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Undershield fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,844 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Undershield fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,152 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S at joins with flexis. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil misting at inner ends of n/s and o/s rack gaiters.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Balljoint rubber boot allowing water into joint. Slight play in joint. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S corroded in front of and at side of fuel tank. Also at joins with flexis. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,522 miles

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,292 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,907 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 75,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,562 miles

Oil leak from Osf drive shaft oil seal

Fail 1 Jul 2011 64,562 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak from Osf drive shaft oil seal

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,986 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,986 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,805 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 VPT is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPT, 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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What year was BX53 VPT registered?

BX53 VPT is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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