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BX53 YMR

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,140 mi
Last recorded127,140 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YMR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 127,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front floors n/s/ and o/s and yndercarriage of vehicle staring to surface corrode

front x 2 back plates deteriorating/coroding

Pass 9 May 2013 125,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 125,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 122,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,928 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 9 May 2009 86,163 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 86,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,442 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 60,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 60,913 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,153 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)

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 YMR is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

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

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