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BX53 VZN

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,784 mi
Last recorded76,784 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VZN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 76,784 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 76,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,601 miles

Baffles in centre exhaust loose and vibrating at time of test

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limt of 1.6mm at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Baffles in centre exhaust loose and vibrating at time of test

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limt of 1.6mm at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,851 miles

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

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

not see lower part of coil springs

Fail 16 Jul 2014 70,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

not see lower part of coil springs

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chunk of rubber missing on o/s/r outer tyrewall

Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chunk of rubber missing on o/s/r outer tyrewall

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,422 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,422 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,602 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,932 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 47,932 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,272 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,556 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 39,556 miles

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

bonnet catchs stiff

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 VZN is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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