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BD52 HYP

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,632 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 115,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,520 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,290 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,095 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/rear lower frontmost (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and n/s/rear tyres are showing some deterioration on there outer sidewall areas

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,582 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 3 Jan 2017 100,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front most (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust system showing some rust and deterioration

some rust and deterioration showing on n/s and o/s/f front most floor pan areas

Fail 13 Jan 2016 93,327 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front most (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust system showing some rust and deterioration

some rust and deterioration showing on n/s and o/s/f front most floor pan areas

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,463 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm.

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

O/S/F ABS RELUCTOR RING ON CV JOINT SHOWING SOME HEAVY RUST AND DETERIORATION.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 81,713 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,373 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,983 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AREC SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN 2.0mm ON ITS OUTER TREAD AREA.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,988 miles

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

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,993 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.5MM.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,626 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 53,625 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,283 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM AND ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING ALL OVER AND ARE WEARING OUT OF THERE NATURAL SHAPE.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,226 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!!! FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2mm ,MINIMUM LIMIT IS 1.6mm.

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 HYP is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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