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BU03 BBV

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,323 mi
Last recorded69,323 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low N/S and O/S (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,860 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,857 miles

Braking system leaking At Servo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,871 miles

handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,711 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 52,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,175 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 46,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,544 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,541 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,167 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 25,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,949 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 BBV is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BU03 BBV, 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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BU03 BBV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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