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AW03 BFZ

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BFZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 89,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 89,933 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven more from n/s (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,025 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 66,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,260 miles

both sides front brake discs have a large wear lip on outer edges

Fail 31 May 2011 52,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

both sides front brake discs have a large wear lip on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2010 36,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,396 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 16,473 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,806 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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AW03 BFZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver 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 ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW03 BFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AW03 BFZ registered?

AW03 BFZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is AW03 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 BFZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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