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BF52 FXT

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 99,601 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 99,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 93,476 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear brake discs too small not allowing full brake pad contact.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,050 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,635 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

front tyres worn close to limit inner edge

n/s/r door damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2011 71,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

front tyres worn close to limit inner edge

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,874 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 62,030 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,197 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 FXT 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 64.3%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

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

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