2003 MG ZS 2.5L Petrol · BX53 WXY
2003 MG ZS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 49,848 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BX53 WXY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2023
- 49,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BX53 WXY Mileage History
- 17/08/202248,053 mi
- 26/10/202349,768 mi+1,715 mi
- 28/11/202349,848 mi+80 mi
- 28/11/202349,848 mi
Average of roughly 1,400 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BX53 WXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Zs (BX53 WXY) between August 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog not working when indicator is activated ... (4.5.4”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.3.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure door handle (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”.
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