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BK53 YVC

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,256 mi
Last recorded92,256 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YVC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,256 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 90,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer door handle damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 90,389 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 83,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding calliper (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 81,017 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,352 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,352 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,282 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 45,698 miles

Offside front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/front tyre has a cut

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,036 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Apr 2010 42,036 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,562 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake could do with adjustment

o/s/f tyre wearing on both outer edges 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,814 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,412 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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BK53 YVC is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK53 YVC, 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 BK53 YVC registered?

BK53 YVC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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