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BX53 VRW

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,489 mi
Last recorded82,489 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VRW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,489 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 82,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,359 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 78,359 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak test aborted very high lambda reading (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,142 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,879 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise offside rear tyre splitting on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,063 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,893 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,924 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 VRW is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 VRW registered?

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

Is BX53 VRW safe to buy?

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