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BL53 GZX

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,154 mi
Last recorded58,154 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GZX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,257 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre weraing on inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven and on 2mm

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rusting to underbody floor and sills

Fail 28 Nov 2013 56,251 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre weraing on inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven and on 2mm

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rusting to underbody floor and sills

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,618 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy rust on rear brake pipes

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 18 Oct 2012 52,445 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy rust on rear brake pipes

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,620 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

bind on offside rear brake

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,642 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,192 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,697 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 GZX is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GZX, 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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BL53 GZX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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