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BV53 WGN

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WGN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,335 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,646 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 79,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,050 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,298 miles

coolant leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,298 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,203 miles

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

tracking requires checking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,287 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,552 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,312 miles

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

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

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 WGN is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WGN, 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 BV53 WGN registered?

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

Is BV53 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 WGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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