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BF52 FXM

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,711 mi
Last recorded56,711 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FXM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 56,711 miles

Both nearside tyres perished

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,710 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure In engine bay (7.2.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle In engine bay (2.3.2)

Both nearside tyres perished

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing badly

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,195 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals positive and negative (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All tyres perished

Coolest level below minimum

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,015 miles

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

washers weak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

washers weak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,861 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

cv boots perished

oil leak

rear discs pitted

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

windscreen washer weak but are still hitting screen

Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,861 miles

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

cv boots perished

oil leak

rear brake binding slightly

rear discs pitted

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

windscreen washer weak but are still hitting screen

Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,779 miles

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

brake flexy hoses corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on all discs

surface corrosion on suspension components

surface corrosion under car

Fail 8 Oct 2010 48,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

brake flexy hoses corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on all discs

surface corrosion on suspension components

surface corrosion under car

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,161 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,605 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 36,605 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 FXM is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

BF52 FXM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is BF52 FXM safe to buy?

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