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BD52 JXP

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,323 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe, worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,825 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

Handbrake only just passed

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,816 miles

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

Rear chassis is starting to corrod

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,816 miles

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

Rear chassis is starting to corrod

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 90,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 65,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wipers slight smearing

offside wiper arm loose

Fail 18 May 2011 65,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wipers slight smearing

offside wiper arm loose

Pass 20 May 2010 57,543 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 57,257 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,257 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,653 miles

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

N/S/R bumper loose

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,297 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 JXP is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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