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BX53 YMF

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,842 mi
Last recorded95,842 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YMF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,842 miles

rear inner sills corroded

rear susp arms corroded

slight hub bearing play n/s/f

rad leaking o/s top corner

rear arb link boots perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

central locking inop

front brake pads worn low 5mm/discs worn

o/s/f arb link boots perished

parking brake long travel

Fail 17 Nov 2022 95,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

central locking inop

front brake pads worn low 5mm/discs worn

o/s/f arb link boots perished

parking brake long travel

rad leaking o/s top corner

rear arb link boots perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear susp arms corroded

slight hub bearing play n/s/f

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,132 miles

central locking inop

front and rear sus coil springs corroded

front arb link boots perished

front index lamp deteriorated

parking brake long travel

rear exhaust corroded

rear sus arms corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

central locking inop

front and rear sus coil springs corroded

front arb link boots perished

front index lamp deteriorated

parking brake long travel

rear exhaust corroded

rear sus arms corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,728 miles

front index plate faded

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tail lamp incorrect wattage

o/s/r tyre worn low and perished

p/s pump noisy

poss weeping p/steering pump

Fail 25 Nov 2020 86,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Power steering pump leaking pump gland (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down poor security in tilt lock (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front index plate faded

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tail lamp incorrect wattage

o/s/r tyre worn low and perished

p/s pump noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,993 miles

front index plate faded

n/s/r brake pads worn low 2mm

n/s/r index plate lamp inop

Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 77,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,034 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

undertrays

Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

undertrays

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers

fuel tank straps corroding

offside front seatbelt retract lazy

undertrays

Fail 18 Nov 2016 63,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers

fuel tank straps corroding

offside front seatbelt retract lazy

undertrays

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,577 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel tank straps corroding

offside front seatbelt retract lazy

undertrays

Fail 20 Nov 2015 54,536 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel tank straps corroding

offside front seatbelt retract lazy

undertrays

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,583 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,628 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,304 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,139 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,263 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,483 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 YMF is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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