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FD53 BRX

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BRX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 999,999 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank damp

rear inner sills under sealed

Pass 7 Feb 2022 999,999 miles

vehicle has had some welding and additional slight corrosion is around vehicle inner sills, subframes.

Fail 23 Dec 2021

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020
Pass 23 May 2019 108,530 miles

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

Rear parking brake effort low 16%

Rear slight rear brake bind

Pass 30 May 2018 105,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,079 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded front & rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,079 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded front & rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 96,317 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 96,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,246 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

both rear metal brake pipes have been covered in white grease where they normally corrode

drivers side seat foam through to metal framework

Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,246 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear coil springs very rusty

both rear metal brake pipes have been covered in white grease where they normally corrode

drivers side seat foam through to metal framework

heatshield hanging down on center section of exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,062 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,811 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,178 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,463 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 42,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FD53 BRX is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FD53 BRX, 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 FD53 BRX registered?

FD53 BRX is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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