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BP52 YFS

2003 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,220 mi
Last recorded93,220 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 93,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal very high

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,307 miles

All prescribed areas slightly corroded and sill covers fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,953 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading slightly low

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear pads and discs getting low

sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,915 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 82,593 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,860 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 78,836 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,594 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,078 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

sill trims fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,042 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 50,876 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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 DISCS BADLY WORN

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,601 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 43,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,749 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,132 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 YFS 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 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 YFS, 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 YFS is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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