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BF53 MOA

2003 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,718 mi
Last recorded61,718 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MOA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,718 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,718 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,754 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

NSF wiper is damage

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,754 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

NSF wiper is damage

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,559 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,559 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,285 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 43,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BF53 MOA is a 2003 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF53 MOA, 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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BF53 MOA is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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