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BD52 NZX

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,129 mi
Last recorded71,129 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NZX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,273 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,133 miles

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

underseal to the underside

Fail 16 Dec 2016 51,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underseal to the underside

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 40,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

alot of travel on handbrake

n/s/f tyre has cut on inner tyre wall

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,905 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 32,947 miles

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

advise both sides front floor showing signs of corrosion

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,947 miles

advise both sides front floor showing signs of corrosion

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside rear handbrake slightly down on efficiency

Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,725 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 23,725 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,913 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 12,556 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 NZX is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

BD52 NZX is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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