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BX53 YGT

2003 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,933 mi
Last recorded78,933 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 78,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 69,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,430 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 68,430 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 67,335 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 67,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,398 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,396 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,780 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,817 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 60,664 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 60,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,944 miles

front discs showing wear

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,375 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,989 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under tray insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,389 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,818 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r tyre's worn to 2mm

Fail 6 Apr 2010 50,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r ytre's worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,274 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,763 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 YGT is a 2003 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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