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BX53 VWA

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,408 mi
Last recorded111,408 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VWA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 111,408 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,952 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 109,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top mount bearing worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 108,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 107,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,362 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 101,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside + Offside rear tyres wearing unevenly and starting to lose shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,381 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge causing castleation of the tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,583 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate causing uneven tread wear on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,583 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate causing uneven tread wear on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,305 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel center caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,304 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel center caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,698 miles

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

Front brake discs are starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,954 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres wearing towards wear bars

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,018 miles

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)

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 VWA is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

BX53 VWA is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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