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BX53 WTA

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,157 mi
Last recorded126,157 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WTA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,157 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 126,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 111,376 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 111,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 107,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 107,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 93,439 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise near side front fog lamp brocken

advise near side front tyre low on out side edge

advise off side front wiper blade smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,060 miles

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 WTA is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WTA, 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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What year was BX53 WTA registered?

BX53 WTA is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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