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RY53 BSV

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,727 mi
Last recorded66,727 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BSV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,469 miles

n/s/f out side cut

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,684 miles

n/s/f tyre out side cut

Fail 11 Sep 2015 63,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

n/s/f tyre out side cut

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,032 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s park brake low effort

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,544 miles

n/s/front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,010 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 55,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,705 miles

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

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)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,685 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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RY53 BSV is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY53 BSV, 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 RY53 BSV registered?

RY53 BSV is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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