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BN53 OFA

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OFA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 104,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 100,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 93,390 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,844 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 68,844 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

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 OFA is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

BN53 OFA is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is BN53 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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