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BG03 HGD

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HGD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 117,812 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,176 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,880 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to the outer sidewalls of the o/sr & n/sf tyres

headlight beam pattern definition deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 88,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to the outer sidewalls of the o/sr & n/sf tyres

headlight beam pattern definition deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,451 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,451 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 76,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery too big for battery tray

exhaust badly corroding

front tyres wearing on inside edge and has deep splits

n/s headligt pattern difusing

n/s outer cv boot badly cracking

n/s/r tyre badly cracking wearing on outer edge getting low and has deep splits on edge of tread

o/s/r tyre getting low and wearing on inside edge

power steering pump badly cracking

water pump/thermostat housing leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,310 miles

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

nearside parking brake weak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

nearside parking brake weak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,800 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, not to cords

Fail 5 Nov 2012 68,798 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both offside brakes slightly binding

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, not to cords

offside rear fog light dim

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,366 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but not through to cords

Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,797 miles

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

o.s.r brake disc pitted on inner face

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,595 miles

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

o.s.f+n.s.f tyres wearing on inner+outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,350 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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BG03 HGD is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG03 HGD, 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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BG03 HGD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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