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BAS 22

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 22
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 97,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension needs waxoiling

Fail 10 May 2024 97,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension needs waxoiling

Pass 31 May 2022 97,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front road wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Fail 3 Dec 2019 96,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil protection needs cleaning of and redoing

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,026 miles

could do with renewing the wax oil

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 86,903 miles

Front wheels difficult to turn by hand

Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 85,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 85,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 84,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 84,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 79,981 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 79,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mounts deterioating

Pass 24 May 2006 74,654 miles

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

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

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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BAS 22 is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAS 22, 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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BAS 22 is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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