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BX53 YGR

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,636 mi
Last recorded166,636 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 166,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 166,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 161,366 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 155,022 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 155,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 140,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and worn close to legal limit in the centre

offside rear tyre feathered on edges and worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2013 140,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and worn close to legal limit in the centre

offside rear tyre feathered on edges and worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,172 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

bulb warning light on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,538 miles

bulb warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,616 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,542 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 YGR is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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