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BP52 YEF

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,697 mi
Last recorded115,697 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YEF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 115,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 115,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing top ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 109,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately flexi bracket bolt missing (3.6.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 109,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately flexi bracket bolt missing (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,866 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,387 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 25 Nov 2013 88,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,070 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 78,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,705 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 75,700 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,610 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 73,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,579 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 60,270 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,691 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,241 miles

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

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

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 YEF is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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