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BL53 HDF

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,405 mi
Last recorded78,405 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HDF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,405 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,401 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,892 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,642 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 69,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,646 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN

COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE RETRICT VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING IS SPLIT

Fail 18 Jan 2012 51,646 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN

COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE RETRICT VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS

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

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING IS SPLIT

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,924 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS HAVE SCUFFING AND DOWN TO 3MM

FRONT PIPE IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS INSECURE

Fail 20 Jan 2011 44,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS HAVE SCUFFING AND DOWN TO 3MM

FRONT PIPE IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS INSECURE

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,899 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,958 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 22 Jan 2008 28,988 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,639 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 HDF is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL53 HDF, 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 HDF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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