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BF52 FZS

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,967 mi
Last recorded77,967 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,967 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 74,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 64,630 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 64,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 59,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 53,424 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,611 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 42,606 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 35,570 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,957 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,876 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 FZS is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZS, 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

How do I check the history of BF52 FZS?

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What year was BF52 FZS registered?

BF52 FZS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is BF52 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FZS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF52 FZS have outstanding finance?

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