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BX53 VSV

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

201,825 mi
Last recorded201,825 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 201,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 196,952 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2016 196,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2015 190,050 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 181,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 170,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 129,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,853 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 109,334 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,474 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,044 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 VSV is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

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

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