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BJ53 ZZE

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZZE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,563 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside rear is cracking within tread

Fail 7 May 2014 91,357 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside wiper blade is split

advise offside rear is cracking within tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,915 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,947 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,944 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,843 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,968 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 47,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,296 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 ZZE is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

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

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