MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All 4 roadwheel tyre tread depths low
Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules
Cracks in both offside tyres
Cuts in both nearside tyres - difficult to assess if down to re-inforcement
Difficult to tell if wheel bolts tight as chrome caps loose / rattling
Front and rear tyre sizes different
Offside front seatbelt stalk casing missing, but seatbelt working at time of test
Rear wiper present but blade part missing
Side sill covers fitted - difficult to assess condition of outer sills
Slight bind to offside rear brake
Slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing
Surface corrosion to front and rear chassis
Very heavy engine oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light on
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box
n/s/f anti roll bar bush incorrectly fitted
n/s/r tyre looks like it has been run flat on sidewall 205/50/16vr
nail in o/s/r tyre 205/50/16vr
both rear brake binding and discs wear and brake fluid level low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
airbag light on
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box
n/s/f anti roll bar bush incorrectly fitted
n/s/r tyre looks like it has been run flat on sidewall 205/50/16vr
nail in o/s/r tyre 205/50/16vr
both rear brake binding and discs wear and brake fluid level low
air bag light on
dampness on steering rack boot
n/s/f anti roll bar bush incorrectly fitted been moved
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
air bag light on
dampness on steering rack boot
n/s/f anti roll bar bush incorrectly fitted been moved
nail in o/s/r tyre(repairable)
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
wear on inner edges of both front tyres
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX53 VEA is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?
BX53 VEA is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is BX53 VEA safe to buy?
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