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RN53 BVM

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,698 mi
Last recorded136,698 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 BVM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 136,698 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres on legal limit (marginal pass)

Metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 115,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 104,806 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 104,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,988 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,684 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 92,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 85,400 miles

air bag light on

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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RN53 BVM is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN53 BVM, 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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What year was RN53 BVM registered?

RN53 BVM is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is RN53 BVM safe to buy?

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