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BF02 AVL

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 AVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 87,753 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)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

battery secured by cable ties

general corrosion on suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,991 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,540 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,883 miles

Battery insecure

offside front seat insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2011 74,883 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

offside front seat insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,885 miles

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

Rear discs rusted and slightly worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 70,885 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear discs rusted and slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,366 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,437 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 57,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2007 38,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,199 miles

front pads 90% worn

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,042 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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BF02 AVL is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF02 AVL, 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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BF02 AVL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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