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BV53 YTY

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,719 mi
Last recorded103,719 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YTY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 103,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,917 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,689 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,302 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,510 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,881 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 85,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,078 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,255 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 76,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,967 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 63,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YTY is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTY, 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 YTY registered?

BV53 YTY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BV53 YTY safe to buy?

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