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BP52 XYV

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,430 mi
Last recorded114,430 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 XYV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,430 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides forward chassis - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe/union - corroded - flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes - perished/corroded/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2021 112,241 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,574 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler and delivery pipes heavily corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trail arm main bush - outer housing corroded - bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods/arms - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all links rod/arm bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis legs heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 109,574 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arch/chassis - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides under floor/chassis jack points corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/sill at trail arm bush mount - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward wheel arch/closing sill panel - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides D bush mount brackets - corroded/holed/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler and delivery pipes heavily corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trail arm main bush - outer housing corroded - bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods/arms - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all links rod/arm bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis legs heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,774 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

both rear anti-roll bar brackets badly corroded

both rear chassis badly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 105,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

both rear anti-roll bar brackets badly corroded

both rear chassis badly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,092 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear anti-roll bar mounts heavily corroded

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,092 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear anti-roll bar mounts heavily corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,450 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,671 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 12 Feb 2016 94,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,743 miles

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

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

offside rear door handle loose but stil able to open door

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 13 Feb 2015 87,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Feb 2014 80,235 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,232 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,996 miles

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

child seat fitted but not secure

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,748 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 60,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,111 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,111 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,011 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,031 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 XYV is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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