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BX53 WTU

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,242 mi
Last recorded96,242 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,242 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,294 miles

Front suspension system corroded

Rear suspension system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,811 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,198 miles

Front both jacking points corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above exhaust system (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,526 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,524 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,205 miles

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

front brakes binding

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,885 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,538 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has a slight cut in inner sidewall

rear discs pitted on outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,203 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 WTU is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

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

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