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BX53 YDG

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,518 mi
Last recorded60,518 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YDG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 60,518 miles

Slight Underbody Corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight Cut in Rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,831 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 57,760 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Pressure Switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill area Around Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill area Around Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 56,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill area around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill area around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 52,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,721 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,372 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,397 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,397 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,401 miles

front discs worn

front pads worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,124 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,463 miles

*** 205/50/16v ***

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread †outer sills covered in plastic trim †damage to alloy rims †no spare tyre †o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape †n/s/r tyre out of shape

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 YDG is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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