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BF52 EHG

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,991 mi
Last recorded142,991 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EHG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 142,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2024 138,977 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides front tyres worn edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S outer pad low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

low hand brake effort O/S/R

Pass 28 Apr 2023 132,105 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

transmission oil leaks

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal and welding repairs carried out

Pass 30 Apr 2022 128,273 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 May 2017 123,598 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 122,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 117,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 114,047 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 109,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 105,612 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 105,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,436 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 100,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 14 Jun 2010 92,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,240 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,839 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,264 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 55,264 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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 EHG is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EHG, 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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BF52 EHG is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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