MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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
Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
both wiper blades ends small splits
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both wiper blades ends small splits
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was BF52 ZWU registered?
BF52 ZWU is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 6 January 2003.
Is BF52 ZWU safe to buy?
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