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BF53 WLV

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,402 mi
Last recorded106,402 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WLV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside door mirror loose

power steering drive belt cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,929 miles

Offside front tyre cracking and worn uneven

Offside mirror loose

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,176 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 76,176 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,728 miles

Advise handbrake has alot of travel

Advise nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

STRONG advise rear discs corroded badly, recommend inspection

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,728 miles

Advise handbrake has alot of travel

Advise nearside front wheel centre cap missing

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

STRONG advise rear discs corroded badly, recommend inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,123 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

exhaust badly corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs corroded/pitted

windscreen damaged zone a below 10mm

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,554 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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BF53 WLV is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLV, 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 BF53 WLV registered?

BF53 WLV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BF53 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 WLV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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