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BN03 CPE

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,864 mi
Last recorded64,864 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CPE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,864 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 64,864 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,537 miles

both front & o/s rear tyre tread depths low.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,165 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,502 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 40,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,784 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 29,784 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r disc overheated

Fail 13 Mar 2006 21,597 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,597 miles

advise n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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 CPE is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN03 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

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

Is BN03 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CPE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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