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BX53 VRD

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VRD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 67,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Vie Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Vie Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,151 miles

Nearside Front seat belt reciever has spacer missing. still secure

Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt reciever has spacer missing. still secure

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,447 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

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

Offside Front floor corroding

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 62,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

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

Offside Front floor corroding

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,566 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 60,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,115 miles

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

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

offside front floor corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside front floor corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 51,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,909 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,326 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,917 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,168 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 23,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,892 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 VRD is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

BX53 VRD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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