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BF52 FYM

2002 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,222 mi
Last recorded154,222 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FYM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 154,222 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 154,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 137,091 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 137,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 125,810 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 125,810 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 115,113 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,145 miles

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

advise srs lamp on

Fail 19 Jun 2010 102,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise srs lamp on

Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,221 miles

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

advise SRS lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 71,157 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,538 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FYM is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FYM, 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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BF52 FYM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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