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BN53 OTM

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

35,569 mi
Last recorded35,569 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 35,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 35,078 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and under wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 34,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,828 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 34,663 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 34,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,307 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 34,307 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,977 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner raised tread area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 33,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect new bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner raised tread area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,085 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 32,085 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 31,601 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 31,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,631 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 26,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 20,416 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 20,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,280 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES (OFFSIDE FRONT & REAR, NEARSIDE FRONT & REAR) HAVE CRACKS RUNNING ALONG THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TYRE WALL AND IN THE TREADS OF EACH TYRE. REPLACE ALL ASAP!

Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,725 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 OTM is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

BN53 OTM is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is BN53 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OTM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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