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BF02 ETX

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,797 mi
Last recorded84,797 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,797 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 84,797 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake a little high

Pass 1 Sep 2011 767,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 76,718 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 70,613 miles

both front cv gaiters cracking

front discs worn

front washers need adjusting

nsf tyre tread worn inner edge

osf tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear seat belts not checked due to child saftey seats

suspect coolant leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 67,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,036 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 ETX is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BF02 ETX, 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 BF02 ETX registered?

BF02 ETX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is BF02 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 ETX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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