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BD52 HXZ

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,380 mi
Last recorded163,380 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 163,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 163,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 157,160 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 151,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 151,207 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,123 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak from engine and gear box

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 143,119 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak from engine and gear box

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 136,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 126,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT exhaust hanger broken but system still suported

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 30 Aug 2014 114,495 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,920 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,038 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 96,029 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 82,378 miles

both front tyres wearing inner eages

n/s/r tyre has a chunk out of sidewall not showing cords

o/s/f brake binding slighly

srs light on

Pass 26 Sep 2009 76,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 68,856 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,394 miles

both front tyres on the limit ( inside edge )

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,943 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 37,943 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

outer sills covered both sides

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 HXZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD52 HXZ, 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 BD52 HXZ registered?

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

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