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BX53 VUY

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,936 mi
Last recorded37,936 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VUY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on inner and outer edge of tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished on wall and outer edge of tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 37,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on inner and outer edge of tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished on wall and outer edge of tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,492 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Engine coolant level below minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut and perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,910 miles

Exhaust CAT corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 36,910 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant level empty

Exhaust CAT corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,559 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut and perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 34,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,650 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wall perished

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,579 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

N/S/F Tyre wall perished.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,261 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded. N/S/F Tyre wall perished. N/S/R Tyre wall cut and perished.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,680 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded. N/S/R Tyre wall perished & cut

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 29,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroded,nsr tyre wall has cuts and perished

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroded,nsr tyre wall has cuts and perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,926 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 27,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr tyre wall cuts and perished

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre wall cut and perished and close to limit in centre of tread. N/S/R tyre wall cut and perished.O/S/F tyre close to limit in centre of tread.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,004 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 VUY is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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