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BN52 AEP

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,368 mi
Last recorded62,368 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 AEP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 62,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,238 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,658 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,415 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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BN52 AEP is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEP, 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 BN52 AEP registered?

BN52 AEP is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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