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BJ53 OHP

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

46,792 mi
Last recorded46,792 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OHP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 46,792 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 45,505 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 45,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 40,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,588 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 38,588 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,416 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 36,416 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,821 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 31,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,570 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,774 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 26,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,070 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 20,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,605 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 10,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 4,557 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 3,080 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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BJ53 OHP is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BJ53 OHP, 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

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What year was BJ53 OHP registered?

BJ53 OHP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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