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BP52 WGV

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,713 mi
Last recorded99,713 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WGV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake reservoir (3.6.B.2c)

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

various parts of under body slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake reservoir (3.6.B.2c)

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

various parts of under body slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,935 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95 % worn (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front chassis legs weak and corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 93,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95 % worn (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front chassis legs weak and corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads about 50% worn

nearside and offside front floor weak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads about 50% worn

nearside and offside front floor weak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,481 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR WEAK AND CORRODED

Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,480 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR WEAK AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,523 miles

o/s/f brake grabbing

o/s/f w/brg not checked due to brake grabbing

Fail 13 Feb 2014 69,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake grabbing

o/s/f w/brg not checked due to brake grabbing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,448 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both c.v boots perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,998 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER TREAD GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRED OUTTER WALLS CRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTTER WALLS CRACKING

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER TREAD GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRED OUTTER WALLS CRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTTER WALLS CRACKING

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND NOISEY

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,421 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 18,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,349 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 16,349 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,956 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,332 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 WGV is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BP52 WGV, 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 WGV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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