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BN53 OKM

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,570 mi
Last recorded59,570 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OKM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,469 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,742 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 47,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,563 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 37,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,831 miles

all four tyres are cracked on tread/wall-cord not exposed

parking brake close to reaching no reserve

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,681 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 20,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,024 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 OKM is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

BN53 OKM is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BN53 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OKM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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