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BD52 NMK

2002 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,785 mi
Last recorded145,785 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NMK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 145,785 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle System (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp Fuel Cap Used Is Not Of A Sealing Type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Door Trim Insecure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing Light Inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 140,906 miles

Small exhaust blow

Pass 29 May 2015 133,412 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 125,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,521 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 122,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres deteriorating (205/50R16)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 122,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres deteriorating (205/50R16)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,191 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,168 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 104,783 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 104,778 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust badley corroded on centre but secure at the moment

Pass 17 Dec 2007 98,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 80,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 61,234 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 NMK is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue 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 NMK, 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 NMK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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