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BP52 YEV

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,944 mi
Last recorded154,944 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YEV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 154,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 154,911 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 150,232 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 150,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 145,620 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2016 145,620 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,620 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

repairs to exhaust flexi section

Fail 23 Oct 2015 143,619 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

repairs to exhaust flexi section

Pass 14 Oct 2014 129,804 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated and repaired

Fail 13 Oct 2014 129,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated and repaired

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,311 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 115,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,807 miles

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 99,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,973 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases rear

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,159 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,748 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 YEV is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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