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BF02 FCA

2002 MG ZS

Maroon Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,843 mi
Last recorded117,843 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FCA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 117,843 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2016 108,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 100,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear number plates starting to seperate

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2014 91,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside fronr tyre worn to limit

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,309 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both number plates starting to seperate

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,511 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 47,982 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,450 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 44,320 miles

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

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

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

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 FCA is a 2002 MG ZS in Maroon with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 FCA registered?

BF02 FCA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is BF02 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 FCA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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