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HV53 BKO

2003 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,016 mi
Last recorded99,016 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 BKO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,016 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately Also has heavy surface rust. (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Has heavy surface rust. (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 95,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light. (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately Also has heavy surface rust. (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Has heavy surface rust. (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,769 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to limit (3.1.6b)

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

pedal rubber starting to split.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm has various holes. (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to limit (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

pedal rubber starting to split.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,538 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe to flexy pipe corroded

cut to o/s/r outter sidewall

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 91,531 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield loose and rattling on exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing outter clip missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe to flexy pipe corroded

cut to o/s/r outter sidewall

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 87,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 79,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,913 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,372 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake disc's inner faces corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,506 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,384 miles

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

front tyre tread depth approx3-4mm

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,688 miles

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

both front and rear number plates delaminated

Fail 5 Sep 2008 43,688 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front and rear number plates delaminated

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,351 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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HV53 BKO is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV53 BKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HV53 BKO is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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