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BD02 FEV

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,228 miles

both front brake discs rusty

both rear suspension arm centre bushes have slighty deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,139 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs rusty

both rear suspension arm centre bushes have slighty deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,890 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 72,852 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,746 miles

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

front exhuast mounting broken but exhaust sill secure

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,597 miles

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,617 miles

o/s/r wheel rim kirb damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,151 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,344 miles

Front Pads approx 70-80% worn

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 33,154 miles

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

OUTER SIDEWALL N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT DAMAGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 28,047 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 28,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FEV is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD02 FEV registered?

BD02 FEV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is BD02 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 FEV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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