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BV03 KZS

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,189 mi
Last recorded107,189 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 107,189 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 107,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 107,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,456 miles

corrosion to floor

exhaust not standard

Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,875 miles

Engine management light is on!

Front braded brake hoses appear slightly out of shape!

General underbody corrosion!

Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes heavily greased!

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,269 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased!

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,399 miles

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

rear discs are corroded!

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs are corroded!

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,566 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 84,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,886 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2008 68,886 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,330 miles

nail in near side rear tyre read and tread worn un-evenly

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

oil cooler pipes badly corroded

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,887 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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BV03 KZS is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV03 KZS, 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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What year was BV03 KZS registered?

BV03 KZS is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is BV03 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 KZS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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