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BP52 XZE

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,044 mi
Last recorded52,044 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 52,044 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs pitted

exhaust has a minor leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 50,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,347 miles

n/s/ rear disc inner face reduced by corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,905 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s rear inner disc surface reduced by corrosion

Fail 28 May 2012 43,854 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s rear inner disc surface reduced by corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,011 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,710 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 25,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,056 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 XZE is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

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

Is BP52 XZE safe to buy?

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