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BD52 JJU

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JJU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,221 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 54,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,032 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,188 miles

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

wheel arches dirty

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,268 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsf/osf/nsr/osr tyres starting to deteriorate***205/50V16S***[outer sidewalls]

Fail 6 Feb 2008 25,268 miles

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsf/osf/nsr/osr tyres starting to deteriorate***205/50V16S***[outer sidewalls]

Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,975 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 JJU is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey 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 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

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

Is BD52 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 JJU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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