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BX53 VHZ

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,455 mi
Last recorded76,455 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VHZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,455 miles

Front exhaust joint slight blow

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front floors slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,096 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,970 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 64,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,440 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,654 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,319 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,512 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 38,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,775 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,754 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 VHZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

BX53 VHZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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