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BJ03 CSY

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CSY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,320 miles

Auxiliary belt worn

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,893 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,218 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,701 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,420 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,159 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,377 miles

handbrake reading low

nearside front brake binding

rear tyres perished

washers leaking

wipers poor

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,723 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDISION

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 21,964 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 CSY is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

BJ03 CSY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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