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BX53 VTA

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,711 mi
Last recorded163,711 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 163,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,243 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 134,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 121,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 109,231 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,610 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 88,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 55,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,793 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,107 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,219 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut inouter wall but not to cords

Fail 24 Jul 2007 40,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer wall but not to cords

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,690 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 VTA is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

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