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BT03 CVH

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,168 mi
Last recorded88,168 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CVH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 88,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 86,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 83,581 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 83,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 81,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2014 81,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2013 77,770 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 68,741 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 68,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 59,436 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 59,436 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 May 2010 44,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 25,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,569 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 CVH is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue 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 BT03 CVH, 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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BT03 CVH is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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