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BG52 ZRY

2003 MG ZS

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,952 mi
Last recorded129,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZRY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 129,952 miles

expansion tank cap missing

floorpan showing signs of corrosion

offside outer cv gaitor starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2011 121,783 miles

O/S rear wheel slight distortion

cooling system expansion tank cap missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 121,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S rear wheel slight distortion

cooling system expansion tank cap missing

Pass 3 Apr 2010 107,698 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2010 107,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,577 miles

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

advise handbrake travil.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 89,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise handbrake travil.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,911 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,027 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 54,027 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,709 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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BG52 ZRY is a 2003 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG52 ZRY, 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 BG52 ZRY registered?

BG52 ZRY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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