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BT03 VDK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,362 mi
Last recorded51,362 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VDK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 51,362 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 50,820 miles

Nearside Front outer sill showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed area

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,607 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2024 50,607 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas

Pass 10 May 2023 50,132 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front os and ns outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 50,127 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front os and ns outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake performance close to minimum requirements

Pass 5 May 2022 49,625 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os and ns front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas

parking brake application uneven , ns lagging slightly in operation

Pass 10 May 2021 49,245 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os and ns front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas

os and ns front upper suspension arm ball joint rubber boots starting to perish and crack slightly

Fail 7 May 2021 49,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os and ns front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas

os and ns front upper suspension arm ball joint rubber boots starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2020 48,905 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

os and ns front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas , plastic sill covers fitted restricting view

parking brake performance close to minimum requirements, ns lagging slightly in operation

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,291 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

os and ns front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas , plastic sill covers fitted restricting view

parking brake performance close to minimum requirements, ns lagging slightly in operation

Pass 16 May 2018 47,356 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (2.4.A.3)

front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas , plastic sill covers fitted restricting view

front tyre sidewalls starting to perish and crack slightly

Fail 10 May 2018 47,351 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (2.4.A.3)

front outer sills showing signs of corrosion in non prescribed areas , plastic sill covers fitted restricting view

front tyre sidewalls starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,101 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

ns rear tyre starting to perish and crack slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2016 46,093 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

ns rear tyre starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,987 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

slight coolant leak at heater tap

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,822 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,348 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan area

front discs worn

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight damage n/s/f tyre inner wall

Fail 25 Nov 2011 40,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

carcking to n/s/r tyre

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan area

front discs worn

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight damage n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,246 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 38,246 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,133 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,201 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 VDK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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