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DE53 JBX

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,951 mi
Last recorded70,951 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JBX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,191 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,184 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 53,153 miles

FRONT AND MIDDLE SECTIONS OF EXHAUST CORRODING WITH AGE

Fail 11 May 2012 53,153 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

FRONT AND MIDDLE SECTIONS OF EXHAUST CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,626 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,082 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,588 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,638 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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DE53 JBX is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 DE53 JBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 JBX registered?

DE53 JBX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is DE53 JBX safe to buy?

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