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BF03 EEP

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,195 mi
Last recorded60,195 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EEP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,195 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 60,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,638 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,589 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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BF03 EEP is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 EEP, 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 BF03 EEP registered?

BF03 EEP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 EEP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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