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BD52 HYV

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,750 miles

Exhaust mounting defective first one after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 93,750 miles

Exhaust mounting defective first one after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 93,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 89,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,677 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,672 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,360 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 88,360 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,078 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,449 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,285 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 68,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,584 miles

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2016 53,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,151 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 34,151 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,326 miles

offside & nearside front floors slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Mar 2012 31,192 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper deteriated

offside wiper deteriated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,040 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,952 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 HYV is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

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

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