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BX53 YMP

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,651 mi
Last recorded54,651 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YMP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,651 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 54,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,228 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,052 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,457 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts & is cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,462 miles

unable to fully check rear seat belt on off side as child seat fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2009 20,460 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully check rear seat belt on off side as child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,969 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,333 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 15,333 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,219 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 YMP is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

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

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