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BX53 WDW

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,829 mi
Last recorded69,829 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WDW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 69,829 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,339 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 65,255 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill / jacking point corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 64,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 62,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,175 miles

Brake discs rusting.

Suspension components rusting.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,666 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

Front SHOCKS RUSTING

HAND BRAKE JUST MADE LIMIT

Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

Front SHOCKS RUSTING

HAND BRAKE JUST MADE LIMIT

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,444 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,661 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 59,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,105 miles

rear brake discs are heavily corroded on inside faces, but the brake performance has not radically been effected.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,283 miles

windscreen chipped outside zone A

Fail 3 Dec 2012 55,282 miles

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

windscreen chipped outside zone A

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,317 miles

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,580 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs lightly corroded

light corrosion setting in over most suspension parts and sub frames.

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,487 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 WDW is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WDW, 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 WDW is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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