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BN03 NLP

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,090 mi
Last recorded72,090 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,090 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle insecure. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 67,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 64,913 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,819 miles

oil leak floor panels corroded rear discs corroded rear pads n-s-r door handle temp repair inside

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,424 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 58,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,276 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,830 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 49,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,276 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,647 miles

advise off side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,195 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside and nearside front tyre,s wearing off on inner edge,s also nail in offside front tyre.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,306 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,203 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,049 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,142 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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BN03 NLP is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

BN03 NLP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BN03 NLP safe to buy?

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