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BP52 GCZ

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,246 mi
Last recorded161,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 GCZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 161,246 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 150,539 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2017 150,529 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer tyre has damage to side wall

Offside Front clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 141,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 131,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,420 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 121,286 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,283 miles

ENGINE MANAGENT LIGHT ON

Offside Upper Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT BIND N/S FRONT BRAKE

Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,193 miles

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

SLIGHT LOW READING RIGHT/ REAR BRAKE PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE

Fail 7 Jun 2011 89,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

SLIGHT LOW READING RIGHT/ REAR BRAKE PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 72,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,253 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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BP52 GCZ is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BP52 GCZ, 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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BP52 GCZ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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