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BX53 VTF

2003 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,165 mi
Last recorded131,165 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VTF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,165 miles

both rear tyres stepped

n/s front tyre on legal limit

n/s mirror damaged and glass crack to excess

Fail 14 Mar 2018 131,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive blow at front flex (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres stepped

n/s mirror damaged and glass crack to excess

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,088 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 125,088 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 118,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 113,523 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 113,464 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,100 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 100,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE OIL breather blocked both front tyres 225x45-18 rear tyres 235x40-18

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 95,876 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 95,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fluid around fuel lines

Pass 21 May 2010 60,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BX53 VTF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX53 VTF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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