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BN53 BJK

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,404 mi
Last recorded169,404 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BJK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 169,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2017 156,711 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2014 145,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,360 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 59,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,931 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,498 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 31,498 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BN53 BJK is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN53 BJK, 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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What year was BN53 BJK registered?

BN53 BJK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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