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BF52 EFD

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,928 mi
Last recorded101,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EFD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2017 97,586 miles

All four tyres required soon

Hand brake requires attention

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,908 miles

rear brake disc worn

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,908 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake disc worn

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,164 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 62,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,503 miles

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 12 Sep 2007 36,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 20,789 miles

Offside Front 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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BF52 EFD is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF52 EFD, 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 BF52 EFD registered?

BF52 EFD is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BF52 EFD safe to buy?

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