MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leaks
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear brake pads worn low
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Oil leaks
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake discs on n/s/r corroded / pitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,cracking up and low on tread
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake performance uneven
front tyres badly worn and cracking up
handbrake travel excessive
n/s/f tyre badly damaged on outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,cracking up and low on tread
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked
wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre wall cracking
offside wheel slight bind
wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear number plates deteriorated †n/s/f and rear tyres perrished
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 HXO is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BD53 HXO, 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 BD53 HXO registered?
BD53 HXO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is BD53 HXO safe to buy?
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