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BT03 CVE

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,310 mi
Last recorded50,310 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CVE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 50,308 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust and coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall marked (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,053 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,951 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 20,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,856 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,505 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 13,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,570 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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BT03 CVE is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT03 CVE, 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 BT03 CVE registered?

BT03 CVE is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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