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BP52 YCU

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,639 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at flexi, center box and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,357 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,448 miles

all underside coated In waxoil preventing a proper inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,944 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,792 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,539 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 10 Jun 2011 42,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,744 miles

crack in nearside front abs ring

nearside front tyre has damage

Fail 11 Jun 2010 39,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

crack in nearside front abs ring

nearside front tyre has damage

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,983 miles

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

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

tracking check

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 19,266 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 YCU is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

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

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