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BX53 YBP

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,936 mi
Last recorded51,936 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YBP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 51,936 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver seat not functioning as intended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,749 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

spare wheel missing!

Fail 22 Apr 2021 51,749 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

spare wheel missing!

Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 51,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also close to wear bars and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner wal

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 40,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,634 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 35,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,012 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 33,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,394 miles

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

nearside front & rear tyres damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,825 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,990 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,750 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 YBP is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YBP, 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 YBP registered?

BX53 YBP is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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