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BJ03 DZP

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,779 mi
Last recorded121,779 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 DZP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 121,779 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 121,768 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,608 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,669 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,710 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,648 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 96,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,001 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 DZP is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DZP, 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

How do I check the history of BJ03 DZP?

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What year was BJ03 DZP registered?

BJ03 DZP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BJ03 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 DZP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ03 DZP have outstanding finance?

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