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BD52 JXO

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,604 mi
Last recorded59,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JXO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,604 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 59,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

slight brake bind from n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,007 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,002 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,530 miles

Outer sills covered at time of test

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

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,655 miles

Slight water ingress into rear registration plate

Fail 26 Jan 2009 41,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Slight water ingress into rear registration plate

Fail 5 Mar 2008 36,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,639 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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,394 miles

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

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

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 JXO is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

BD52 JXO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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