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BD52 JUT

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JUT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,388 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no rear silencer fitted (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,236 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 88,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,521 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,481 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,878 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 57,700 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 48,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front and nearside front tyres inner sidewalls starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,163 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front and nearside front tyres inner sidewalls starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,076 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,083 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,062 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,985 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 JUT is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JUT, 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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BD52 JUT is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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