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BT03 VCZ

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,094 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 98,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 91,876 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,021 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 80,027 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 135,852 miles

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

advise wheel alignment

Pass 6 Jun 2008 119,069 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 91,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,415 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 VCZ 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 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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

BT03 VCZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BT03 VCZ safe to buy?

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