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BX53 UWZ

2003 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,762 mi
Last recorded100,762 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UWZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 100,762 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all chassis members corroded

Offside Front serious oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,156 miles

Offside Front oil leak from cooler pipes

Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,155 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Offside Front oil leak from cooler pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,437 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check both main brake pipes to rear due to copper grease

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,349 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check both main brake pipes to rear due to copper grease

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,725 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,663 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,207 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,837 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,837 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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BX53 UWZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UWZ, 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 BX53 UWZ registered?

BX53 UWZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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