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BF52 FTP

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FTP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,539 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,482 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 66,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,815 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,859 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o.s.f tyre has chunk out of outer side wall but not through to ply cords

Fail 14 Aug 2009 52,849 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o.s.f tyre has chunk out of outer side wall but not through to ply cords

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,702 miles

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

rattle from inlet manifold area advise checked for fault

Fail 29 Jul 2008 46,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rattle from inlet manifold area advise checked for fault

Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,379 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 36,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FTP is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

BF52 FTP is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is BF52 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FTP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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