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SL53 BXK

2003 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 BXK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 77,028 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,223 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 72,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,997 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 66,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,558 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,729 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroaded on inner surface

rear backbox rattling

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,375 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,985 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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SL53 BXK is a 2003 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL53 BXK, 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 SL53 BXK registered?

SL53 BXK is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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