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BX53 UXW

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,378 mi
Last recorded57,378 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UXW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,767 miles

brake fluid poor

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,129 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,550 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 11 Jun 2008 19,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,480 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 UXW is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX53 UXW, 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 BX53 UXW registered?

BX53 UXW is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is BX53 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 UXW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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