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BU03 AWF

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AWF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,195 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 123,054 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 123,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112,575 miles

N/S/F Brake slight binding

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 112,575 miles

N/S/F Brake slight binding

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,285 miles

Both rear brake disc's serverely corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 88,365 miles

ABS Rings damaged @ front

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,041 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 64,041 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,802 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,638 miles

Engine light ON †Indicator nearside rear slightly white †Mirror glass nearside broken

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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BU03 AWF is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BU03 AWF, 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 BU03 AWF registered?

BU03 AWF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is BU03 AWF safe to buy?

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