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BV53 WGP

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,666 mi
Last recorded91,666 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WGP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,666 miles

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,402 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Dec 2016 89,402 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,462 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 84,462 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,782 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,351 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

webbing on front flexy pipe split adrift

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,655 miles

boot door light iluminated on dash

n/s/front brake backplate coroded

o/s/front mirror taped on due to damage

srs light on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 74,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot door light iluminated on dash

front discs lipped

n/s/front brake backplate coroded

o/s/front mirror taped on due to damage

srs light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,781 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

srs light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,171 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,598 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 55,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,427 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 44,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,186 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 WGP is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WGP, 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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BV53 WGP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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