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BT03 CXJ

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,482 mi
Last recorded58,482 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CXJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,482 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2013 58,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,825 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise brake line corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 46,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,843 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 31,486 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 31,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 15 May 2006 24,033 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 CXJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT03 CXJ, 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 BT03 CXJ registered?

BT03 CXJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BT03 CXJ safe to buy?

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