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BF52 UHO

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,183 mi
Last recorded72,183 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UHO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

advise front flexi exhaust pipe in poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,179 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front lower arm rear mountain point rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front lower arm rear mountain point holed and rusted (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

advise front flexi exhaust pipe in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,268 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle.

fuel pipe from petrol tank,starting to corrode.

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and has got very hot (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and has got very hot (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2015 60,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and has got very hot (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear hub bearing not checked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and has got very hot (3.5.1i)

Offside Front hub bearing not checked

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,949 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 58,949 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear offside brake slight binding.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,343 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,298 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 29,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 23,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 17,662 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 UHO is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UHO, 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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BF52 UHO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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