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BP52 XZD

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,956 mi
Last recorded40,956 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 XZD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 40,956 miles

both offside brake discs pitted

engine management light on

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Fail 7 May 2014 40,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both offside brake discs pitted

engine management light on

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,193 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,562 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,562 miles

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

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

radiator leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,986 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wiper motor noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise front bumper scraped

advise plastic trim on sills not allowing full assessment

Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise plastic trim on sills not allowing full assessment

offside rear bumper scraped

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,421 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,839 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 XZD is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

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

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