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BN52 AGU

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 AGU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 93,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine misfire

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,504 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Fail 22 Dec 2010 67,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,357 miles

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

airbag light on

front Registration plate slight damage

Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

airbag light on

front Registration plate slight damage

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,505 miles

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

S.R.S. light illuminated

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside rear wheel has slightly restricted free movement

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,065 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,267 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 AGU is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

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

Is BN52 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 AGU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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