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BJ03 DZW

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,548 mi
Last recorded61,548 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,548 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pedal rather spongy

front disc pads very low

off side rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,548 miles

brake pedal rather spongy

front disc pads very low

off side rear disc corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,537 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,219 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,957 miles

rear near/side tyre tread worn around inside edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,557 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 DZW is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DZW, 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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What year was BJ03 DZW registered?

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

Is BJ03 DZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 DZW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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