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BD51 SZX

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SZX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 139,219 miles

cips in windscreen

engine warning light staying on

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

n/s/r tye wearing unevenly

slight leak to centre exhaust section

Fail 17 Mar 2011 139,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

cips in windscreen

engine warning light staying on

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

n/s/r tye wearing unevenly

slight leak to centre exhaust section

Pass 17 Mar 2010 126,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 113,422 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 97,454 miles

o/side rear brake has been binding at some point.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,127 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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BD51 SZX is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD51 SZX, 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 BD51 SZX registered?

BD51 SZX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is BD51 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SZX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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