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BX53 WPU

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WPU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,418 miles

front floor sections corroded around suspension mountings

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,303 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f floor corroded around subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 27,265 miles

Chassis corroded under the vehicle

Engine coolant low

Front brakes application slightly uneven - Advise further inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front lower ball joint leaking grease - Advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front lower ball joint leaking grease - Advise replacement

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,473 miles

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,519 miles

rear tyres cracking along tread

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,151 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres showing signs of age and offside rear has slght damage

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,418 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 10,418 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,809 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 WPU is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

BX53 WPU is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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