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BD52 HYK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 84,129 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,764 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F wiper blade split

air bag lamp on

front wipers do not work at full speed

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 18 May 2010 63,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

N/S/F wiper blade split

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag lamp on

front wipers do not work at full speed

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 28 May 2009 54,140 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 54,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,971 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,390 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 HYK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

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

Is BD52 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 HYK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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