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BX53 VWJ

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,104 mi
Last recorded68,104 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,917 miles

1.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 2.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe 3.n/s front tyre worn on outer edge 4.o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,938 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,280 miles

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

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

advised both rear brake discs show wear and corrosion

advised nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advised both rear brake discs show wear and corrosion

advised nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,853 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,952 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 38,952 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,115 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 VWJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

BX53 VWJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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