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BP52 YGM

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YGM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear and nearside front hubs (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust showing heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 80,425 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear and nearside front hubs (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust showing heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 77,677 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at both front outriggers and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 75,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,078 miles

both rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,062 miles

innersills showing corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,058 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

innersills showing corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,832 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,171 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

rear brake disks in rusty condition

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,102 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,284 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 29,284 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 YGM is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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