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BP52 YKC

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,809 mi
Last recorded88,809 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YKC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,809 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

both front tyres are starting to crack on the outer tread area

both front windowscreen wiper blades are split and the rear wiper has perished

dashboard airbag fault light is lit

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

offside front ABS ring is cracked

various front steering and suspension balljoint rubber covers are starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2012 88,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

both front suspension arm lower balljoints appear to be leaking

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

offside rear bodywork is damaged

rear wiper blade has perished

vehicle battery may need replacing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 87,580 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 76,086 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

s r s light on

Pass 12 Jun 2010 76,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

s r s light on

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,237 miles

srs light illuminated

Fail 8 Jun 2009 65,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

srs light illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,448 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,117 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 46,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 45,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper smeary screen † †plastic sill covers fitted † †srs light on † †o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner egde

Pass 31 May 2006 34,699 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 34,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

advise offside front,nearside front tyres are perishing on sidewalls and tread areas. also showing signs of structure of the tyres starting to break down.

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 YKC is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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