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BP52 YDF

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,557 mi
Last recorded57,557 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,557 miles

all brake hose ferrulls corroding

chip in screen

trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Fail 11 Jun 2010 57,557 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all brake hose ferrulls corroding

chip in screen

offside rear tyre worn on edge & low 1.6 mm

trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 27 May 2009 52,326 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 52,326 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,292 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 36,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,001 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 YDF is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

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

Is BP52 YDF safe to buy?

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