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BD52 NMA

2002 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,396 mi
Last recorded110,396 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NMA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,396 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

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

advisory / offside and nearside front floors corroded

engine cover/ under trays / plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,282 miles

advisery; engine cover / undertray fitted

advisery;plastic oversills fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 98,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2013 93,685 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both front floors

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,685 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front floors

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,430 miles

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

broken abs ring.

nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 88,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

broken abs ring.

nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,931 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 67,696 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 3,329 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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BD52 NMA is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD52 NMA, 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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BD52 NMA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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