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BU53 RKK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RKK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,341 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,341 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,677 miles

bonnet safety catch needs lubricating

Fail 3 Sep 2007 45,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet safety catch needs lubricating

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,989 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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BU53 RKK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BU53 RKK, 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 BU53 RKK registered?

BU53 RKK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BU53 RKK safe to buy?

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