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BF03 EXG

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EXG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,600 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abd rear (2.4.A.3)

discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 51,600 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abd rear (2.4.A.3)

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

discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 51,599 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and arms (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,908 miles

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

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

wipers split but still clearing screen ok

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,041 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,269 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 EXG is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

BF03 EXG is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is BF03 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 EXG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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