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BX53 WDU

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,894 mi
Last recorded57,894 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WDU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 57,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,880 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear registration plate slightly faded but still able to be read clearly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,765 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,629 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 45,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,931 miles

1.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †2.Engine area not checked properly due to covers †3.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †4.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked proeprly due to protective coating & above covers)

5.Front tyres wearing on inner edges †6.o/s/f flexi brake hose twisted slightly †7.Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2006 22,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 22,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WDU is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 WDU registered?

BX53 WDU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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