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BF03 MWG

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,350 mi
Last recorded69,350 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MWG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 69,350 miles

oil leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2013 69,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leaks

water leaks on engine

Pass 16 May 2012 62,206 miles

cv boots splitting

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,776 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 52,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,561 miles

aux drive belt cracking

boot area,outer sills & underneath of engine area not checked properly due to covers

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads not checked

o/s & n/s rear main suspension bushes unbonding

slight play steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2008 38,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aux drive belt cracking

boot area,outer sills & underneath of engine area not checked properly due to covers

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads not checked

o/s & n/s rear main suspension bushes unbonding

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,225 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 MWG is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWG, 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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BF03 MWG is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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