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BX03 ZZV

2003 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,381 mi
Last recorded32,381 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZZV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 32,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 32,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 31,923 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,353 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 31,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,331 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,781 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,962 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 ZZV is a 2003 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

BX03 ZZV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is BX03 ZZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 ZZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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