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BX53 WXT

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,192 mi
Last recorded98,192 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,192 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 98,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,612 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,665 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,146 miles

srs warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault with the air bag / seat belt pretensioner system.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 78,056 miles

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

srs warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault with the air bag / seat belt pretensioner system.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 64,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,305 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,586 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 WXT is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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