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BF52 FTX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,554 mi
Last recorded86,554 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FTX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,554 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,583 miles

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

SRS malfunction indcator lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

SRS malfunction indcator lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,162 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,738 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 44,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FTX is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

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

Is BF52 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FTX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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