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BD52 JUC

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,290 mi
Last recorded66,290 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JUC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine noise rough

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine noise rough

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 55,239 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi-pipe damaged

petrol flap difficult to open

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,239 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi-pipe damaged

petrol flap difficult to open

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,404 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 51,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,570 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,049 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,705 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 JUC is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JUC, 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 JUC registered?

BD52 JUC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BD52 JUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 JUC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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