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BV53 MUO

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,293 mi
Last recorded75,293 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MUO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 75,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 May 2024 60,920 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroding

Fail 8 May 2024 60,906 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroding

Pass 15 May 2023 55,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,429 miles

front brake pads worn low

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 31,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,877 miles

offside front brake has a very slight bind aparant.

offside front tyre has slight damage on sidewall.

offside rear brake has a very slight bind aparent.

slightly lower effort on offside rear parking brake.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,890 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,847 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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BV53 MUO is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BV53 MUO, 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

How do I check the history of BV53 MUO?

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What year was BV53 MUO registered?

BV53 MUO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BV53 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 MUO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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