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BF52 ZRZ

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZRZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,810 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly but not on RBT

Both front floor pans corroding

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts inner sidewall but deep enough to reach ply cords

Park brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 8 Sep 2016 102,810 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both front brakes binding slightly but not on RBT

Both front floor pans corroding

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts inner sidewall but deep enough to reach ply cords

Park brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,352 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,352 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,868 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 63,842 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

radiator core corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator core corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,294 miles

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

n/s/f abs ring snaped on driveshaft

o/s/f abs ring snaped on driveshaft

Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f abs ring snaped on driveshaft

o/s/f abs ring snaped on driveshaft

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,891 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 52,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,775 miles

o/s rear tyre has slight tread separation

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,382 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread area slight cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,831 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 36,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 30,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 30,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 ZRZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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