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BN53 OGB

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,952 mi
Last recorded45,952 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OGB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake has long travel

nearside wiper blade damaged slightly

rear suspension geometry appears to be running at extreme angles

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake has long travel

nearside wiper blade damaged slightly

rear suspension geometry appears to be running at extreme angles

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,541 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,229 miles

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

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

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 OGB is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

BN53 OGB is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is BN53 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OGB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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