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BX53 VVN

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,411 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 102,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,936 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,842 miles

2x center exhaust rubbers badley perished

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

engine oil leak

nearside front wiper blade deteriated

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,842 miles

2x center exhaust rubbers badley perished

engine oil leak

nearside front wiper blade deteriated

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

air con reciever is leaking,inlet manifold is weeping coolant

Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,223 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,223 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

mil lamp on

offside rear subframe bush starting to split

rear silncer box corroded and slight blow

srs lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,845 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 71,845 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,743 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 57,743 miles

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

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

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

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 VVN is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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