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BN03 CNX

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,354 mi
Last recorded167,354 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CNX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 167,354 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,842 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 149,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 139,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 128,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,070 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 63,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,383 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 55,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade is split

the front brake discs are very worn

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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BN03 CNX is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN03 CNX, 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 BN03 CNX registered?

BN03 CNX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is BN03 CNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CNX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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