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BV53 MXW

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,602 mi
Last recorded79,602 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MXW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,270 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 67,124 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,894 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 56,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,169 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,888 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 MXW is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV53 MXW, 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 BV53 MXW registered?

BV53 MXW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BV53 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 MXW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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