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BJ03 PNK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 PNK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,874 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

front brake disc very heavily corroded

front floors heavily corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2011 72,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust very heavily corroded

front brake disc very heavily corroded

front floors heavily corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,663 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,076 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,469 miles

airbag light indicates fault

passenger front seat airbag deployed

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 PNK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PNK, 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 PNK registered?

BJ03 PNK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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