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BX53 VRY

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,559 mi
Last recorded80,559 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front outer wall deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2014 75,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front outer wall deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,762 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake check

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,680 miles

Oil leak

air bag light remains on.

handbrake lever travelling slightly high.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,986 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,273 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,273 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,799 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

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 VRY is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

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

Is BX53 VRY safe to buy?

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