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BX53 VVM

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2014 69,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,606 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 66,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,731 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,731 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 57,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,567 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot lid struts not holding boot lid up

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight surface corrosion to vehicle under side

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,584 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 VVM is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

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

Is BX53 VVM safe to buy?

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