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BX53 VSN

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,369 mi
Last recorded67,369 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VSN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 67,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 67,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 67,302 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 62,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 60,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 58,794 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to fuel pipe n/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2019 57,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,088 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,958 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,873 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,163 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,705 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,868 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 VSN is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

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

Is BX53 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 VSN shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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