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BL53 AEP

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,295 mi
Last recorded172,295 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AEP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 172,295 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 161,541 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 151,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 130,425 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 130,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 117,474 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 103,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,427 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,382 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,058 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 55,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,889 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,889 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,347 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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BL53 AEP is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 BL53 AEP, 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 BL53 AEP registered?

BL53 AEP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is BL53 AEP safe to buy?

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