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BP03 TYB

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,010 mi
Last recorded67,010 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 TYB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,010 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Centre and rear exhaust joints are different, are secure at time of test

Grease around nearside front outer cv boot, no signs of splits

Power steering pipe slightly chafed

Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front floor areas starting to corrode

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Centre and rear exhaust joints are different, are secure at time of test

Electrical wiring to the alternator slightly insecure

Grease around nearside front outer cv boot, no signs of splits

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Power steering pipe slightly chafed

Radiator fitment

Unable to fully inspect offside rear seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 105,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,903 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 90,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,919 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 78,919 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,184 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,148 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,008 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 28,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,453 miles

exhaust rear section corroding

front windscreen washers slightly out of aim

plastic covers over both outer sills obstructing view

rear no.plate starting to dis-colour

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

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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BP03 TYB is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BP03 TYB, 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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BP03 TYB is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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