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BD52 HYJ

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,314 mi
Last recorded66,314 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of over heating (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 66,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of over heating (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,013 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,982 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 54,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,898 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 46,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 41,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/rear indicator intermitant.

stickers on both no plates.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,805 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 HYJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HYJ, 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 BD52 HYJ registered?

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

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