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BU03 BKG

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,472 mi
Last recorded74,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 BKG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Both front brakes have a slight bind

No coolant

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,769 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 70,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,816 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,909 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,356 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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BU03 BKG is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BKG, 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 BKG registered?

BU03 BKG is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is BU03 BKG safe to buy?

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