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BJ03 CFL

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,670 mi
Last recorded49,670 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CFL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

park brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,037 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,174 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 46,174 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 44,639 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,639 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s bonnet cach missing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 42,422 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,521 miles

screen damaged.

travel on handbrake lever.

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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BJ03 CFL is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ03 CFL, 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 BJ03 CFL registered?

BJ03 CFL is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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