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BJ03 TYZ

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,884 mi
Last recorded54,884 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TYZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,884 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,553 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriating

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,591 miles

Exhaust intermediate section deteriated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,893 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,249 miles

N/s/r tyre detteriating.

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/r tyre detteriating.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,147 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,293 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 TYZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TYZ, 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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BJ03 TYZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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