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BX53 VSO

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,466 mi
Last recorded76,466 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VSO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,466 miles

Advise bonnet catch faulty

Fail 13 Nov 2014 76,264 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise bonnet catch faulty

Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front exhaust shield loose

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,727 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,124 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,732 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,283 miles

both rear suspension coil springs have restricted view but look and feel complete although heavilly corroded at bottom

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

pas pipes from resivour damp

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,253 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 VSO is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

BX53 VSO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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