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BV53 YTR

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,078 mi
Last recorded23,078 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR AXLE (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 23,020 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR AXLE (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 18,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,251 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,268 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,958 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,706 miles

nearside and offside lower ball joint rubbers split and leaking

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 YTR is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

BV53 YTR is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BV53 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 YTR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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