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BF03 TYU

2003 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,101 mi
Last recorded95,101 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 95,101 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 86,451 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,091 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,577 miles

advise nearside and offside front tyres.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,634 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 42,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,473 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 TYU is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 TYU registered?

BF03 TYU is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is BF03 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 TYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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