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BL03 EOZ

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,686 mi
Last recorded30,686 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EOZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 30,686 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 30,680 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low coolant

Pass 22 Nov 2024 30,609 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 30,513 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 30,509 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,963 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 29,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 29,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 29,426 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery/alternator warning light is on

Fail 16 Sep 2019 29,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

battery/alternator warning light is on

Pass 8 Sep 2018 28,679 miles

Fuel filler release cable not connected to its lever.

Nearside Rear Brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake pads & disc have been overheated.

Offside Front Brake bind

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Patches of corrosion developing on floor pan.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 27,837 miles

Fuel filler release cable not connected to its lever.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 27,837 miles

Fuel filler release cable not connected to its lever.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 26,610 miles

nearside front wiper blades smearing/slightly worn

Fail 13 Aug 2016 26,610 miles

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

nearside front wiper blades smearing/slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2015 25,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,416 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 24,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 23,126 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,980 miles

Offside rear tyre is over 7(seven) years old. MY2003

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 18,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front, offside front & offside rear tyres are all over 7(seven) years old. MY2003

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,715 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,974 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 15,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,777 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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BL03 EOZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL03 EOZ, 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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BL03 EOZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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