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BX53 YJJ

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,771 mi
Last recorded68,771 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YJJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 68,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,530 miles

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,530 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,203 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise h/brake travel ok test

Pass 21 May 2011 58,228 miles

rear box slight blow and rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,011 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,011 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 52,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,813 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 YJJ is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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