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BC02 YCU

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,824 mi
Last recorded82,824 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YCU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,824 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 81,852 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 61,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,696 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 40,588 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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BC02 YCU is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 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 BC02 YCU, 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 24 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC02 YCU registered?

BC02 YCU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is BC02 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC02 YCU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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