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BD02 AXV

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,809 mi
Last recorded109,809 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 AXV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,847 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 100,368 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall but not too cords

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

corrosion on both front corners of floor by jacking points

misting on pas pipe above pas rack

Fail 1 May 2018 100,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall but not too cords

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

corrosion on both front corners of floor by jacking points

misting on pas pipe above pas rack

Pass 16 May 2017 95,334 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner beed (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 95,334 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner beed (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,810 miles

Offside Front wiper blade splitt

Fail 31 May 2016 90,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade splitt

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,465 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 83,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 74,520 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 74,520 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 68,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 62,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 55,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,035 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 29 Apr 2009 45,034 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 May 2008 39,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,109 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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BD02 AXV is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD02 AXV, 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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BD02 AXV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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