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BD53 WMG

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,212 mi
Last recorded76,212 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WMG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,509 miles

Both rear trailing arm front link bar bushes in poor condition

Rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 19 Mar 2015 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear trailing arm front link bar bushes in poor condition

Rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,429 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 69,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 68,766 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 68,766 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,993 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2012 63,985 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 59,472 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 59,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2010 48,664 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN VERY SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F ABS RING CRACKED

VERY SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Pass 20 May 2009 35,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,511 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 32,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,379 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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BD53 WMG is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

BD53 WMG is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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