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BX53 YCL

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,737 mi
Last recorded44,737 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YCL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 44,737 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak engine requires steam clean

engine under tray insecure

front brake discs slightly lipped pads ok

poor image o/s dip beam

rear brake pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

s.r.s light on

Fail 11 May 2011 44,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak engine requires steam clean

engine under tray insecure

front brake discs slightly lipped pads ok

o/s rear tyre very low tread uneven wear and nail in tread strong advise

poor image o/s dip beam

rear brake pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

s.r.s light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,766 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,583 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,656 miles

engine oil level getting low

front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,656 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 YCL is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

BX53 YCL is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is BX53 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 YCL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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