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BX53 YKM

2003 MG Z

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,132 mi
Last recorded49,132 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 MG Z43,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YKM
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

srs light on

Fail 13 Jan 2009 49,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

srs light on

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,239 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,837 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 25,836 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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BX53 YKM is a 2003 MG Z in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 43,751 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 YKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX53 YKM registered?

BX53 YKM is a 2003 MG Z, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BX53 YKM safe to buy?

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