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BF52 FYD

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,805 mi
Last recorded10,805 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FYD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 10,805 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 107,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,407 miles

Airbag Light on

Engine management light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 97,407 miles

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)

Airbag Light on

Engine management light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,704 miles

NSF & OSF Tyres cracking on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,765 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 56,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,838 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,934 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 24,117 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 FYD is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

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

Is BF52 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FYD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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