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BJ53 HXM

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HXM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,161 miles

Central Front flexi pipe corroded

Front chassis corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 86,161 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (both) (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Front flexi pipe corroded

Front chassis corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,678 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 63,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 39,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,891 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 19,891 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)

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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BJ53 HXM is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ53 HXM, 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 BJ53 HXM registered?

BJ53 HXM is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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