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BX53 YLU

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,103 mi
Last recorded27,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 27,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 26,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 26,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,966 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 25,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face very corroded

Offside Front brake disc inner face very corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust center pipe is cracked but not leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2017 23,439 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 23,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 18,125 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 11,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 9,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,873 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 YLU is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

BX53 YLU is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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