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BG53 OGY

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OGY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Oct 2025 55,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor /strengthening plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,735 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEVERAL AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

several tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Oct 2023 54,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEVERAL AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

several tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,733 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 53,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,159 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,677 miles

several tyres 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 52,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,128 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,872 miles

several tyres near limit

Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,872 miles

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

several tyres near limit

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,045 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 45,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,407 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 40,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 36,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,891 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 30,447 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front abs ring gear split but working efficiently, ok at test.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,447 miles

o/s front abs ring gear split but working efficiently, ok at test.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,379 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,771 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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BG53 OGY is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG53 OGY, 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 BG53 OGY registered?

BG53 OGY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BG53 OGY safe to buy?

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