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AO03 BFK

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BFK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 83,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,598 miles

n/s and o/s front floor showing corrosion

n/sand o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,328 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper has slight damage

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 29 May 2013 81,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

footbrake travel on limit

front bumper has slight damage

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 17 May 2012 73,743 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

aftermarket suspesnion kit fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 64,849 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

centre exhaust slightly corroded and has a slight blow

nearside front fog light inoperative

smaller wiper blades fitted at time of test to comply with sunstrip regulations

Pass 13 May 2010 52,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

after-market suspension fitted (ride height lower than standard)

both front sidelight colours (on borderline)

front bumper has been repaired by tape

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside headlight beam pattern requires attention soon

nearside rear bumper corner requires further securing soon

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

smaller wipers fitted at time of test to comply with sun-strip regulations

Pass 21 May 2009 44,333 miles

back box outer casing slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

smaller wipers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2008 38,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,852 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 31,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,414 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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AO03 BFK is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO03 BFK, 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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AO03 BFK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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