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BD03 SDV

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 SDV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 97,223 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in floor and chassis members

n/s screen washer weak

power steering pump/pipes damp

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,456 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi worn

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Jun 2016 95,450 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi worn

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,532 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi joint worn

front exhaust joint slight blow

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Jun 2015 92,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi joint worn

front exhaust joint slight blow

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,293 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 88,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 84,654 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 84,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 77,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 77,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,095 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 72,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,189 miles

Front and rear suspension components general surfice corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,149 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 47,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 41,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 29,372 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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BD03 SDV is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD03 SDV, 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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BD03 SDV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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