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BJ03 CKF

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,112 mi
Last recorded136,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CKF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 136,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt l/h outer cv boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength l/h front inner sill, floor & outrigger excessively corroded within prescribed area of l/h front lower suspension arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view rack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,931 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 134,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength L/H front outrigger excessively corroded within 30cm of front subframe rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength R/H front inner sill excessively corroded within 30cm of front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,992 miles

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Fail 29 Jun 2020 133,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Pass 21 Jun 2019 131,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 129,932 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Structure excessively corroded near o/s/f wishbone rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 127,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 124,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 121,270 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 121,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 114,784 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2013 114,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,180 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 111,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 108,770 miles

advice parking brake adjusted

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2010 105,209 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 105,209 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 101,855 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 97,661 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 91,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 79,321 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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BJ03 CKF is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ03 CKF, 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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BJ03 CKF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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