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BU03 OWP

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,386 mi
Last recorded141,386 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OWP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 141,386 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 141,296 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,924 miles

nearside front step trim missing exposing pressed out holes so could allow water ingress into sill

Fail 2 Oct 2012 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front step trim missing exposing pressed out holes so could allow water ingress into sill

Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,879 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 107,877 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,840 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,840 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,688 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 78,686 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,615 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 63,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,956 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 23,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,551 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 OWP is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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