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SD53 BOF

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,857 mi
Last recorded200,857 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 BOF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 200,857 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose leaking engine leak back (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 185,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 166,421 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Underside Slight corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2017 151,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrison underneath vehicle

n/s/f shocker is soft

n/s/f steering rack slight seepage out gaitor

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2017 151,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrison underneath vehicle

n/s/f shocker is soft

n/s/f steering rack slight seepage out gaitor

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 144,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 134,025 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 125,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 114,213 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 104,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 90,572 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2010 79,309 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 69,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,088 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 51,054 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,937 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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SD53 BOF is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD53 BOF, 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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SD53 BOF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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