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BP52 WGW

2003 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,470 mi
Last recorded166,470 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WGW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 166,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 166,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 152,117 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 134,942 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,400 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,590 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread area

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,575 miles

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

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

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

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 72,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2011 72,486 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear disc's pitted

Oil leak

coolant expantion bottle empty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on edges and some cuts

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2009 63,158 miles

see advisory sheet 241398209404

Fail 18 Apr 2009 63,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

aux drive belt age cracking

o/s/r bumper insecure

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,506 miles

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

both rear tyres age cracking (n/s rear heavy)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,786 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,968 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 WGW is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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