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BX53 WDC

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WDC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 60,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,833 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,032 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,746 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

rear bumper loose

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,914 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot lid springs loose

Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot lid springs loose

Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 31,177 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,724 miles

Front number plate cracked

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 WDC is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

BX53 WDC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BX53 WDC safe to buy?

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