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BX53 VTL

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,157 mi
Last recorded143,157 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VTL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 143,157 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear lower and offside rear upper sidelights not working

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,972 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

both rear tyres close to exposing cords on inner edges

offside front tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 107,815 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

fuel tank stained but no visible leaks at time of test

poly v belt shredded down to 3 ribs

Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,017 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,790 miles

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 VTL is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 VTL registered?

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

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