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BP52 YGY

2003 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,033 mi
Last recorded79,033 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,033 miles

wipers worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 79,032 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

wipers worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,422 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 65,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,340 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder and close to legal limit

srs lamp on

Fail 16 Apr 2010 59,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder and close to legal limit

srs lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,622 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKED, I.E. (WALLS & TREAD) & GRATING NOISE NOTED ON N/S REAR HUB/BRAKE. "INVESTIGATE" ! Thanx.

Fail 18 Apr 2009 49,622 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKED, I.E. (WALLS & TREAD) & GRATING NOISE NOTED ON N/S REAR HUB/BRAKE. "INVESTIGATE" ! Thanx.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 38,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside windscreen wiper split

power steering pump drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2008 38,715 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside windscreen wiper split

power steering pump drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2007 31,616 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,001 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 YGY is a 2003 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

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

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