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BX03 XZS

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,612 mi
Last recorded144,612 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 XZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 144,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General corrosion throughout

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 19 Feb 2020 139,667 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General corrosion

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,485 miles

General corrosion

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,175 miles

General corrosion

Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,973 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 122,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside (2.5.C.1a)

anti rollbar drop link bushes split

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,165 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 111,943 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 111,931 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 107,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,808 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,822 miles

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

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

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

windscreen has a satonechip outside the swept area

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,277 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 45,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,868 miles

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

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 XZS is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XZS, 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 BX03 XZS registered?

BX03 XZS is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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