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BU03 KNX

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,691 mi
Last recorded95,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KNX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,691 miles

coolant leaking from water pump area.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 95,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leaking from water pump area.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,376 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,168 miles

nearside wiper blade split.(still clearing screen)

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,844 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 45,844 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,974 miles

exhaust getting corroded

rear tyres getting low

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 KNX is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

BU03 KNX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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