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BD52 NWK

2002 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,391 mi
Last recorded108,391 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,391 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,420 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 106,388 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,342 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,970 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 97,968 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,045 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 89,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 80,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,072 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 75,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,116 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 56,745 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,598 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,598 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 45,339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,467 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,397 miles

Both front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,773 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,978 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 NWK is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

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

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