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BX53 VUH

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,971 mi
Last recorded77,971 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VUH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 77,971 miles

near and off side front tyres have perished

Fail 9 May 2015 77,971 miles

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

near and off side front tyres have perished

Pass 3 May 2014 75,990 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 75,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2013 71,344 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 71,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 64,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,001 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,050 miles

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

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 VUH is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

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

Is BX53 VUH safe to buy?

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