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BD03 LHJ

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LHJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 94,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,490 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 28,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD03 LHJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD03 LHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 LHJ registered?

BD03 LHJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is BD03 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 LHJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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