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BF03 TXE

2003 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,119 mi
Last recorded136,119 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 TXE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 136,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi poor

hand brake readings poor advise to have serviced

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 124,954 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi poor

hand brake readings poor advise to have serviced

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2015 115,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

o/s/r mud flap poorly secured

rear brake imbalance of 24%

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2015 115,270 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

o/s/r mud flap poorly secured

rear brake imbalance of 24%

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,759 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 TXE is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

BF03 TXE is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 TXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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