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BX53 VYF

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,928 mi
Last recorded133,928 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VYF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 133,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Small hole Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Arm With the Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak (INTER COOLER AREA)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on edges & badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad retention spring missing!!

Pass 14 Mar 2022 126,245 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 Mar 2022 126,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs pitted/scored

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 3 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 117,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 3 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,408 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 115,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,754 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 102,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,941 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,654 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 76,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,380 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,890 miles

Front top mount bearings worn

N/S/F tyre wall worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,595 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 53,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,341 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery light on

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,329 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,989 miles

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 VYF is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYF, 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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BX53 VYF is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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