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BD02 FKF

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FKF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,241 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 97,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 23 May 2013 93,766 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 93,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 88,343 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 88,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre wearing low

osr brake hose loose

Pass 31 May 2011 82,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 25 May 2011 82,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2010 75,117 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 75,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,428 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,428 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 50,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Noted two nails in nearside rear tyer one very close to sidewall and may not be repairable

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,756 miles

Noted two nails in nearside rear tyer one very close to sidewall and may not be repairable

Pass 22 May 2007 46,553 miles

Noted wear on front disc's

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,657 miles

Noted cracking on rear tyre treads offside and nearside no cords visible at this time

Pass 10 Jun 2005 36,672 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 FKF is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

BD02 FKF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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