MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,727 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light on at time of test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear fuel pipes slight corrosion
vehicle overheated during MOT
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine management light on at time of test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear fuel pipes slight corrosion
vehicle overheated during MOT
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing but not affecting the operation of the mechanism
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
handbrake 17%
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Both side sills have covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle floor corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle floor corroded
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak
o/s/r door handel insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak
o/s/r door handel insecure
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
SRS light on
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
SRS light on
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front disc's corroded.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear disc's corroded.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front disc's corroded.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear disc's corroded.
Door handle N/S rear is missing but can still be opened:
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Door handle N/S rear is missing but can still be opened:
slight cracking atn/s rear tyre wall slight brake bind at o/s front tyre
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN52 AEO is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BN52 AEO, 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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BN52 AEO is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 14 February 2003.
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