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BX53 YAF

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,912 mi
Last recorded109,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 109,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,761 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake noisey in operation.

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

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)

Rattle Engine area.

Slight centre exhaust blow.

Pass 19 May 2012 85,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,784 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 72,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on the inner treads

n/s/r tyre close to the legal limit in places on the inner tread

surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,648 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,071 miles

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 205/45/17,front tyres nearly new,rear tyres approx 3/4 worn & will soon require change,front & rear brake pads approx 1/2 worn

power steering pipes above rack damp, service brake efficiency 72%, parking brake efficiency 23%

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,033 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2007 27,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,830 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 YAF is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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