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BJ03 CUY

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,508 mi
Last recorded92,508 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 92,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 78,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,199 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 74,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 61,903 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,022 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 51,235 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,756 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 22,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 CUY 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 70%.

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 CUY, 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 CUY registered?

BJ03 CUY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is BJ03 CUY safe to buy?

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