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BD52 NMZ

2002 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,186 mi
Last recorded55,186 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NMZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,579 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,328 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

front floor corroded

offside rear discs corroded

offside rear seat belt catch cover damaged

offside rear tyre perished

srs light on

Fail 8 Feb 2012 38,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

front floor corroded

handbrake travel almost reaching stop

offside rear discs corroded

offside rear seat belt catch cover damaged

offside rear tyre perished

srs light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,522 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

coolant level low

engine oil level low

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2010 29,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

coolant level low

engine oil level low

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,630 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,630 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,652 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 20,651 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres perished between treads

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,228 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 14,254 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 NMZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMZ, 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 BD52 NMZ registered?

BD52 NMZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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