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BX53 YAY

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,384 mi
Last recorded134,384 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YAY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 134,384 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2013 134,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust rusty

rear subframe * chassie rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2011 129,478 miles

rear brakes imbalanced, n/s mirror loose, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, oil leak, brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2010 126,286 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 126,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 115,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,692 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,032 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 YAY is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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