MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Cambelt cover missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine management light on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r door does not open from inside or outside of the vehicle unable to check sill panel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r door does not open from inside or outside of the vehicle unable to check sill panel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Engine oil low
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD52 JXJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?
BD52 JXJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 3 February 2003.
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