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BF03 MKX

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,669 mi
Last recorded62,669 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MKX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,669 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,669 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 54,509 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 52,623 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 48,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,552 miles

c.v boots perished

chip in screen

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,503 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,431 miles

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,479 miles

nail in tyre

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 MKX is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

BF03 MKX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BF03 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 MKX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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