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FG53 BXD

2003 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,059 mi
Last recorded140,059 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 BXD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2019 140,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on the edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 113,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cover on towball - 7pin electrics

Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cover on towball - 7pin electrics

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,902 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,801 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2009 66,370 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,846 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,581 miles

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

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

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

engine under shild fitted not allowing full inspection of steering componants

Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,997 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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FG53 BXD is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FG53 BXD, 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 FG53 BXD registered?

FG53 BXD is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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