MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
no rear seats fitted
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
both sides sills covers fitted
under body has wide spread surface corrosion
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
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
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%
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%
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
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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