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BF52 ZST

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 76,463 miles

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

silly dangleys removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 21 May 2015 72,143 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 72,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

handbrake req service

Pass 30 May 2014 68,644 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 68,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 63,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,678 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2011 56,668 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,609 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 37,609 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,393 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 34,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,989 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 ZST is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 ZST registered?

BF52 ZST is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BF52 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 ZST shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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