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BF02 AWW

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,424 mi
Last recorded121,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 AWW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,424 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 121,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,779 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar bush's - worn

rear tyres - worn uneven

Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,630 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,887 miles

Both front inner wings starting to corrode

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front floor starting to corrode

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,165 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

damage to rear bumper

nearside dip beam output slightly reduced

Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,165 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

damage to rear bumper

nearside dip beam output slightly reduced

Pass 5 May 2011 76,823 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 70,948 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 70,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 66,830 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 57,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,463 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,880 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 AWW is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF02 AWW, 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 AWW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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