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BF52 FYP

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,461 mi
Last recorded90,461 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FYP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,461 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Unable to fully inspect o/s/r and n/s/r Metal Brake pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2012 90,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Unable to fully inspect o/s/r and n/s/r Metal Brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,242 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r footbrake needs attention.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,053 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r footbrake and handbrake needs attention

Fail 24 Jun 2010 83,039 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r footbrake and handbrake needs attention

Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,821 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2008 64,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,611 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,659 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 42,787 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 42,435 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 16,870 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 FYP is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue 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 FYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 FYP registered?

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

Is BF52 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FYP 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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