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BD52 JYA

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,567 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,024 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 30,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,984 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 18,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 JYA is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

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

Is BD52 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 JYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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