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BX53 UMR

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UMR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,083 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 92,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,761 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side front inner sills by jacking surface corossion

Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,697 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side front inner sills by jacking surface corossion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,520 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 82,520 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 74,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,210 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,810 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has two small cuts to side wall

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,052 miles

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

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

front tyres generaly poor condition (worn on inner edges of tread)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,053 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

exhaust front rubber mount is split

Fail 2 Oct 2009 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box is corroding

exhaust front rubber mount is split

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,278 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Fail 2 Oct 2008 36,278 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

o/s/f tyre is approaching the limit

Pass 29 Sep 2007 28,040 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 28,040 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 20,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BX53 UMR is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX53 UMR, 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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BX53 UMR is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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