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BD52 JJF

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,957 mi
Last recorded60,957 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JJF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,957 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 60,957 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 60,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,878 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,768 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,403 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 60,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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 Jul 2011 57,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,728 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 54,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,655 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,908 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill covers

Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,809 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 28,809 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,185 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 JJF is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

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

Is BD52 JJF safe to buy?

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