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BD52 JVC

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,219 mi
Last recorded84,219 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,219 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,219 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,023 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 75,020 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,612 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,612 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,804 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 46,797 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 27,077 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 JVC is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

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

Is BD52 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 JVC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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