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BX03 ZSE

2003 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,111 mi
Last recorded103,111 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZSE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 103,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 96,150 miles

Cut in outer side wall offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cut in outer side wall offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,431 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

advise exhaust rubbing on anti role bar

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,466 miles

backbox touching antiroll bar.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,669 miles

Exhaust fouling on rear anti roll bar.

Nearside front seat belt receiver has intermittent fault.Working correctly at time of test.

Offside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall.No cords cut or exposed.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust fouling on rear anti roll bar.

Offside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall.No cords cut or exposed.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 36,892 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,822 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 ZSE is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

BX03 ZSE is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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