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BX03 XVM

2003 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,626 mi
Last recorded148,626 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 XVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 148,626 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily waxyoiled

Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 130,056 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 127,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 125,070 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both nearside door outer handles insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2012 125,062 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both nearside door outer handles insecure

Pass 17 May 2011 117,140 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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 117,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

play in offside rear brake caliper sliders

Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,822 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear offside exhaust rattling on rear anti-roll bar

Fail 18 Feb 2010 101,822 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear offside exhaust rattling on rear anti-roll bar

Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 73,631 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,721 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 47,126 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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BX03 XVM is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 BX03 XVM, 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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BX03 XVM is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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