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BN53 KHF

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KHF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,680 miles

NSF tyre treads splitting 205/45/17

both front to rear sections of brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,680 miles

NSF tyre treads splitting 205/45/17

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front to rear sections of brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,572 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both sides front floor slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,570 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both sides front floor slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,198 miles

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,102 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,410 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,342 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,292 miles

corrosion evident both side front under floor areas

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,581 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,819 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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BN53 KHF is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN53 KHF, 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 BN53 KHF registered?

BN53 KHF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BN53 KHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 KHF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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