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BL53 GXG

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GXG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 78,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion to nsf chassis leg

Pass 12 Nov 2011 78,048 miles

slight corrosion to nsf chassis leg

Pass 4 Sep 2010 76,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 71,127 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,554 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,676 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 49,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre wearingon inner edge

Pass 3 May 2006 30,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GXG is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GXG, 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 BL53 GXG registered?

BL53 GXG is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 GXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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