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BD52 HYZ

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,166 mi
Last recorded145,166 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 145,166 miles

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine miss

Pass 5 Feb 2015 135,607 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust blowing

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

clutch pedal high and rubber missing

Fail 30 Jan 2015 133,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust blowing

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

clutch pedal high and rubber missing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,099 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,232 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 118,182 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 107,580 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 84,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,835 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,215 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,013 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 HYZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

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

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