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BX53 YJC

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,085 mi
Last recorded82,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YJC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,085 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 79,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,985 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 75,819 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,621 miles

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)

f/exhust doun pipe outer shield brockon

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,438 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,071 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 51,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,417 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 35,417 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 26,254 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 26,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,101 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 YJC is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

BX53 YJC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is BX53 YJC safe to buy?

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