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BF03 UBS

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,459 mi
Last recorded48,459 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,459 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Mar 2016 48,459 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR BROKEN MISSING

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,656 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,588 miles

coolant cap missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 33,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,220 miles

oil in coolant

Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil in coolant

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,199 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 27,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,674 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 15,838 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,994 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 UBS is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

BF03 UBS is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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