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BX53 VTM

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,967 miles

windscreen cracked, oil leak from engine and intercooler, brake warning light on, some corrosion to underside of vehicle, all 4 tyres worn on inner edge, front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front washers working from rear switch

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,474 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 102,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,953 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,825 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,912 miles

front disc lipped

wet when tested

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 VTM is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VTM, 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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What year was BX53 VTM registered?

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

Is BX53 VTM safe to buy?

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