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BD52 HYL

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,700 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,235 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre under inflatted

srs warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,088 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 53,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

SRS light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,548 miles

air bag warning lamp stays on

very slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,849 miles

Cracks in near side front tyre inner and outer sidewalls.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 22,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Cracks in near side front tyre inner and outer sidewalls.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,670 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate cracked but still legible and secure

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 HYL is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

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

Is BD52 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 HYL shows 12 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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