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BX03 ZDS

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 88,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 88,269 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,008 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,816 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,322 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

none standed exhaust fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,764 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,606 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,453 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,269 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 ZDS is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZDS, 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 BX03 ZDS registered?

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

Is BX03 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 ZDS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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