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BX53 VUT

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,086 mi
Last recorded122,086 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VUT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,086 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 122,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolt loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2017 109,599 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Jan 2017 109,596 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)

Offside 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)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,381 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake disc rusty and pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,034 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake disc rusty and pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,470 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 90,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,663 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,932 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 VUT is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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