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AO03 BXD

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,233 mi
Last recorded107,233 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BXD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,233 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 107,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,380 miles

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

front & rear brake disc slightly rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,380 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front & rear brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,081 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,312 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,700 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,137 miles

corrosion to o/s & n/s front abs reluctor rings & fractured. however this does not affect abs light operation

Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,900 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s & n/s front abs reluctor rings & fractured. however this does not intefere with the abs light operation

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,660 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 26,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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 BXD is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO03 BXD, 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 AO03 BXD registered?

AO03 BXD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is AO03 BXD safe to buy?

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