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BX53 VTV

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VTV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,160 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 69,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,427 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 66,427 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,734 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,798 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre starting to age crack badly

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to age crack

Fail 18 Nov 2014 59,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre starting to age crack badly

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to age crack

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,929 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,472 miles

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

rear exhaust slightley corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,624 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,624 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,865 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,724 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,225 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,120 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 VTV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

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