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BX53 VUG

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,149 mi
Last recorded129,149 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VUG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 118,890 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,949 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,102 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,097 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 100,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

some rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 94,314 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 86,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 76,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,595 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 49,595 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,395 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,255 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,913 miles

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 VUG is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

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

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