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BD52 HYY

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,955 mi
Last recorded87,955 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,955 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places

Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,682 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded

front discs heavily worn and offside showing signs of over heating

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 11 Oct 2012 77,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

centre exhaust heavily corroded

front discs heavily worn and offside showing signs of over heating

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,638 miles

airbag light is on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,787 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 53,787 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre om legal limit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,385 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,383 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

srs illuminated on dash display

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,528 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,345 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 HYY 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 69.2%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

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

Is BD52 HYY safe to buy?

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