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BD52 JVN

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,699 mi
Last recorded74,699 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JVN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

offside rear brake disc rusty and worn

Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,523 miles

both wiper blades worn

engine oil leak at filter

n/s/f inner door handle broken

rear number plate faded

washer jet blocked

Fail 10 Jan 2011 67,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades worn

engine oil leak at filter

n/s/f inner door handle broken

rear number plate faded

washer jet blocked

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,840 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,271 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 12 Sep 2008 47,271 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,689 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp has two[2] leds not functioning

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,689 miles

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

high level stop lamp has two[2] leds not functioning

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JVN is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

BD52 JVN is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BD52 JVN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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