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BD02 ZCE

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ZCE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,585 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion fioor n/s x o/side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,582 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion fioor n/s x o/side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 May 2013 66,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 66,045 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 48,181 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,246 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,243 miles

o/s/r tyre wall perished cords not yet exposed.

Pass 25 May 2007 24,824 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2006 21,864 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 ZCE is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

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

Is BD02 ZCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 ZCE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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