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BP52 YCO

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,235 mi
Last recorded63,235 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YCO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 63,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 62,273 miles

low handbrake reading n/s/r

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,978 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,582 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 61,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,452 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,773 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,755 miles

n/s/r tyre slight bulge inner sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2012 50,732 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,056 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,052 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,768 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 34,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,774 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 31,774 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,185 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 YCO is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP52 YCO registered?

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

Is BP52 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 YCO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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