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BX53 OAZ

2003 MG Zt+ Cdti

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,060 mi
Last recorded2,060 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti97,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OAZ
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 2,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 1,126 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 184,777 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 177,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 174,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear of vehicle under side corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 174,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking by fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear of vehicle under side corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 161,448 miles

Both front tyres low on tread.

Fuel tank damp.

Offside front seat belt fraying.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 161,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres low on tread.

Fuel tank damp.

Offside front seat belt fraying.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 145,057 miles

Both front indicators starting to fade.

Both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Fuel tank securing straps rusty.

Offside rear lower wishbone rusty.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 145,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front indicators starting to fade.

Both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Fuel tank securing straps rusty.

Offside rear lower wishbone rusty.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,888 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 133,661 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,695 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 110,027 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank mounting framework corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,371 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs deteriorated slightly

engine bay under tray insecure

fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs deteriorated slightly

engine bay under tray insecure

fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,354 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 47,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,866 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BX53 OAZ is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 OAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX53 OAZ is a 2003 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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