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BD52 HXV

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,186 mi
Last recorded92,186 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 HXV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,186 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 63,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

coolant slightly low

exhaust corroded at centre silencer, rear flange, front flange, mounting bars and centre exhaust pipe

oil leak front of engine

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

coolant slightly low

exhaust corroded at centre silencer, rear flange, front flange, mounting bars and centre exhaust pipe

oil leak front of engine

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake disc`s rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 58,592 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,236 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,116 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 39,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,857 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,424 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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BD52 HXV is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD52 HXV, 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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BD52 HXV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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