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BD52 NVU

2002 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,269 mi
Last recorded107,269 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,269 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 107,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing TWO BOLTS MISSING (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,366 miles

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

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

front floors corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 103,366 miles

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

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

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

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

front floors corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,802 miles

engine management light on

front floors corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

outer sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2014 93,802 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

front floors corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

outer sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,751 miles

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

front floors corroded

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 6 Jun 2013 84,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

front floors corroded

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,811 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,907 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,471 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 52,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,094 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 37,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,949 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,065 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 NVU is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

BD52 NVU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is BD52 NVU safe to buy?

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