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BD52 HYW

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,578 mi
Last recorded68,578 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fronf a b s rings in poor condition

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fronf a b s rings in poor condition

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,326 miles

front brake discs corroded.!!!

nearside rear handbrake requires attention.!!!

offside front abs ring broken.!!!

rear exhaust corroded and front flexie mesh split.!!!

Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded.!!!

nearside rear handbrake requires attention.!!!

offside front abs ring broken.!!!

rear exhaust corroded and front flexie mesh split.!!!

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,181 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 53,181 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 29,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,022 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 HYW is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

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

Is BD52 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 HYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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