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BF52 GUK

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,644 mi
Last recorded110,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GUK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,618 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 104,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,937 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 91,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,175 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,302 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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BF52 GUK is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF52 GUK, 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 BF52 GUK registered?

BF52 GUK is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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