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BD52 JVL

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,621 mi
Last recorded57,621 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,621 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,207 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,201 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,388 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall outer cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,709 miles

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

bit of binding osr wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 37,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,151 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyress low tread

Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,151 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,126 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 JVL is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

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

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