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BP52 YFG

2003 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,912 mi
Last recorded136,912 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 136,912 miles

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

chip in windscreen

clutch pedal to high

general under body corrosion

long handbrake travell

nearside cv boot perished

rear discs rusty

rear radius arm bushes spliting

Fail 10 Oct 2013 136,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in windscreen

clutch pedal to high

general under body corrosion

long handbrake travell

nearside cv boot perished

rear discs rusty

rear radius arm bushes spliting

Pass 18 Sep 2012 127,311 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 13 Sep 2012 127,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 May 2011 112,696 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 104,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,433 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers deteriorating, slight binding at offside rear brake, nearside washer jet cleared

Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,384 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,431 miles

Nearside Rear 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 YFG is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

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

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