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BX53 WLO

2003 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,311 mi
Last recorded65,311 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WLO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 65,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux/drive belt badly perished

Engine bay, oil staining power steering pipes and oil leak rear/lower engine

Engine under tray fitted

Front exhaust flexible section, deteriorated/loose

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arms bushes, deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim loose/damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,888 miles

Aux/drive belt deteriorated/slits

Front exhaust flex damaged/noisy

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering hoses, oil staining

Rear trailer arms , rubber bushes deteriorated

corrosion, front floors.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 63,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering hoses, oil staining

Aux/drive belt deteriorated/slits

Front exhaust flex damaged/noisy

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear trailer arms , rubber bushes deteriorated

corrosion, front floors.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,243 miles

bad coolant leak from water pump area

both front floors corroded.

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,541 miles

both headlamp beam images slightly diffused.

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not excessively.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,071 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front of chassis corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,071 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN EDGES

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front of chassis corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,377 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,377 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,425 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,631 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 49,382 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 49,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,901 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 21,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WLO is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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