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BX53 UXA

2003 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,764 mi
Last recorded111,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UXA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,764 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 111,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone/control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both - sidewalls (2054517) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under/car leg & floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper blade

engine covers & undertrays fitted

gearbox oil leak from speedo sensor

oil level low

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (bald) 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

fuel tank fill pipe/to tank connection slight misting of fuel around area

Pass 22 Jul 2015 109,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

under body corrosion in places

Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside/ofside rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 106,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion in places.

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

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

Oil leak

nearside/ofside rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,508 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside/offside front floors corroding.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 98,991 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2011 85,733 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)

oil feed pipe to filter housing corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 71,233 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 71,233 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 57,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,396 miles

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

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)

cuts on the n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads (no cords showing)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre (inner sidewall)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,535 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 UXA is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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