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BP52 XZC

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,159 mi
Last recorded90,159 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,159 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 90,159 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,204 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

slight corrosion to offside front coil spring

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,670 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 67,669 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,080 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,372 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 XZC is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZC, 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 BP52 XZC registered?

BP52 XZC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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