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BX53 YGO

2003 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,981 mi
Last recorded92,981 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YGO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,569 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,514 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,757 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,419 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 YGO is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

BX53 YGO is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BX53 YGO safe to buy?

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