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BX53 VVK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,929 mi
Last recorded56,929 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VVK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,929 miles

Both front chassis legs surface corroded.

Emmision warning light eluminated in dash.

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

Surface corrosion in both drivers and passengers rear inner sill areas

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,156 miles

corrosion around rear inner sills pescribed area to suspension mounting

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012 53,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion around rear inner sills pescribed area to suspension mounting

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 47,273 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriated, left front split on ends

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,273 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriated, left front split on ends

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,337 miles

corrosion to floor

front disks worn and very pitted

front subframe corroded

rear disks pitted

washers weak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 41,334 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion to floor

front disks worn and very pitted

front subframe corroded

rear disks pitted

washers weak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both froint wiper blades slightly torn

unable to gain access to rear centre seat belt

Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,886 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 17,886 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VVK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

BX53 VVK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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