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BX53 VTP

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,124 mi
Last recorded52,124 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VTP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,124 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,124 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,201 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 49,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,768 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine guards insecure

Pass 15 May 2012 35,476 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2011 30,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 28 May 2011 30,493 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,182 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 13,133 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,133 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,818 miles

lower engine-bay cover fitted

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 VTP is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

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

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