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BP52 YCB

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,295 mi
Last recorded68,295 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YCB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,295 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,295 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,732 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 54,714 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,439 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 YCB is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

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

Is BP52 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 YCB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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