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BF52 FXK

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,741 mi
Last recorded107,741 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,259 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,630 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,993 miles

discs worn

f/ floors rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,751 miles

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

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 10 Mar 2015 70,305 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,214 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall but not through to cords

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall but not through to cords

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,984 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,921 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

small section of n/s/f floor slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,921 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

small section of n/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,667 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

suggest steering geometry check due to dangerous o/s/f tyre wear.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,575 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,176 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,027 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALLS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 9,082 miles

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 FXK is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FXK, 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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What year was BF52 FXK registered?

BF52 FXK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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