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ST53 BVM

2003 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,997 mi
Last recorded75,997 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BVM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,997 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint anti/roll/bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 66,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 66,571 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,908 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,196 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,486 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 33,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,047 miles

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

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

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 BVM is a 2003 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST53 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

ST53 BVM is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is ST53 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 BVM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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