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BP52 YHB

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,421 mi
Last recorded73,421 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YHB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,421 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,421 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 70,198 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 65,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,123 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING DURING TEST.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,383 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 41,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,273 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 YHB is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

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

Is BP52 YHB safe to buy?

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