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BP52 YDL

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,668 mi
Last recorded75,668 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YDL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,668 miles

In tank Fuel Pump runs continuously with ignition switched on.

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,451 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 58,117 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 112,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 108,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 108,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,333 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 91,333 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,589 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 68,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,068 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,175 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 24,171 miles

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

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 YDL is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YDL, 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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BP52 YDL is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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