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BD02 FDK

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,363 mi
Last recorded59,363 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FDK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,207 miles

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,196 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both sills plastic covered

Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

both outer sills plastic covered corrosion inspection not carried out

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

both outer sills plastic covered corrosion inspection not carried out

Fail 1 Feb 2012 37,827 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,827 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,803 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 37,803 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,783 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on lips, and both fronts corroded on inside surface lips

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,835 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

center exhaust section weakening by corrosion but intact and gas tight on test

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 27,875 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 FDK is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD02 FDK, 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 BD02 FDK registered?

BD02 FDK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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