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BF53 UUJ

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,705 mi
Last recorded30,705 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UUJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,705 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,878 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 28,876 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S FRONT INNER TYRE BADLY CRACKING

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,791 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 14,837 miles

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

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 UUJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF53 UUJ, 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

How do I check the history of BF53 UUJ?

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What year was BF53 UUJ registered?

BF53 UUJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BF53 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UUJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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