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ST53 BVC

2003 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,305 mi
Last recorded149,305 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BVC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 149,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,572 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 138,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 132,312 miles

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

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

number plate lights not original (illuminating ok)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 132,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

number plate lights not original (illuminating ok)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,810 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 111,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,687 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 89,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 82,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,685 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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ST53 BVC is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST53 BVC, 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 ST53 BVC registered?

ST53 BVC is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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