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BT03 LCF

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LCF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,710 miles

front pipe corroded,slight blow

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front pipe corroded,slight blow

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,072 miles

offside front tyre side wall perished

Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,072 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre side wall perished

Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,323 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,996 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,696 miles

exhaust centre corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front c.v boot starting to crack

slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexy joint

trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,644 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,332 miles

chip in windscreen

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 LCF is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

BT03 LCF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is BT03 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 LCF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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