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BW03 VKT

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,686 mi
Last recorded144,686 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VKT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 144,686 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 144,656 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

rear brake application uneven ABS kicking in on brake test (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,120 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Jul 2013 125,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,256 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,651 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 47,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BW03 VKT is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW03 VKT, 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 BW03 VKT registered?

BW03 VKT is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is BW03 VKT safe to buy?

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