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BF03 FAJ

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FAJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,411 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,420 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 49,420 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,844 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 35,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 10,609 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 FAJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc 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 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

BF03 FAJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BF03 FAJ safe to buy?

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