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BX53 WBJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,180 mi
Last recorded86,180 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WBJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,180 miles

Rear silencer corroded/holed blowing slightly

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 7 Aug 2013 86,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer corroded/holed blowing slightly

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,960 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipes in a rusty condition

Rear brake discs pitted/worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2012 77,960 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipes in a rusty condition

Rear brake discs pitted/worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,987 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in black sealant

rear brake discs pitted

slight damage on the nearside front tyre wall

Fail 6 Jan 2011 71,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

all brake pipes coated in black sealant

rear brake discs pitted

slight damage on the nearside front tyre wall

Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,034 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f o/sr n/s/f tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,941 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 25,941 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WBJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

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

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