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BX53 WYF

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,135 mi
Last recorded59,135 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WYF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,135 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,128 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,461 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,328 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 38,328 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

gearstick knob insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,088 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has some damage to the sidewall

Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre has some damage to the sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,987 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS...SILLS NOT CHECKED...

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,500 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 WYF is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

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

Is BX53 WYF safe to buy?

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