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BX53 YKK

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,240 mi
Last recorded38,240 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

boot lid incorrectly fitted

exhaust very rusty

rear window restricting veiw from interior mirror

suface rust to underside of vehicle

surface rust to brake components

surface rust to supension components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 38,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake discs have a heavy layer of surface rust

boot lid incorrectly fitted

exhaust very rusty

rear window restricting veiw from interior mirror

suface rust to underside of vehicle

surface rust to brake components

surface rust to supension components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,197 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 26,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,696 miles

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,117 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 21,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 9,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,386 miles

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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 YKK is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

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

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