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BX53 VSZ

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,599 mi
Last recorded154,599 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VSZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 154,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 150,124 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 150,121 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 148,041 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 28 Oct 2020 146,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 144,271 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 144,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,618 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 137,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 132,968 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 132,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main runs (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,690 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,783 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight noise from steering possible upper shock mounts

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 89,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight noise from steering possible upper shock mounts

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,072 miles

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,072 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,225 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,133 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,984 miles

PAS rack weeping

Air bag light on

Undertray fitted unable to carry out full under vehicle inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,780 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 14,780 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VSZ is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

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

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