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BF52 ZWU

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZWU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 98,505 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,061 miles

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)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,214 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 67,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,337 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 59,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,886 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,945 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

both wiper blades ends small splits

Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,945 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades ends small splits

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,341 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti slip pad missing off clutch pedel

nearside rear tyre worn on outter wall

offside front tyre worn on outter edge and slight damage to outter wall

offside rear tyre worn on outter wall and nail in tread

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2008 31,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti slip pad missing off clutch pedel

nearside rear tyre worn on outter wall

offside front tyre worn on outter edge and slight damage to outter wall

offside rear tyre worn on outter wall and nail in tread

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,902 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ZWU is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

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

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