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BF03 EKV

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EKV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,717 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 49,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,647 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,925 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 34,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,234 miles

nearside front tyre tread near wear indicators

nearside rear tyre tread near wear indicators

offside front tyre tread near wear indicators

offside rear tyre tread near wear indicators

Fail 1 Mar 2006 22,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre tread near wear indicators

nearside rear tyre tread near wear indicators

offside front tyre tread near wear indicators

offside rear tyre tread near wear indicators

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 EKV is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EKV, 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 BF03 EKV registered?

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

Is BF03 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 EKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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