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BX03 ZPE

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,035 mi
Last recorded126,035 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZPE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 125,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 125,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,950 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedal anti-slip insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wear and sidewall cracking n/srear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,931 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,916 miles

slight corrosion rear discs

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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 ZPE is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

BX03 ZPE is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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