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BX03 YSW

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YSW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,230 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 103,998 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,562 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlight internals insecure/can not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,538 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,884 miles

both sides sills covers fitted

under body has wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2019 91,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sides sills covers fitted

under body has wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,960 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

hand brake lever up high

n/s and o/s front floor panels corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,812 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seat belts fitted in rear ()

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 18%

Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,812 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no seat belts fitted in rear ()

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 18%

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,322 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front fitted rubber cover to object on bumper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seat or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 31 May 2016 90,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front fitted rubber cover to object on bumper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seat or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,574 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 89,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,922 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2011 54,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,020 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 49,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 48,111 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,163 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,530 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 YSW is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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