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BF52 GBU

2002 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,901 mi
Last recorded119,901 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 119,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 109,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

both sides rear axle front bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion off sides front inner wing

Fail 7 Oct 2017 109,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

both sides rear axle front bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion off sides front inner wing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,769 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,450 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 81,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,911 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 70,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,733 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,821 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,542 miles

1.screw in o/s front tyre 2.rear tyres perrished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,325 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 GBU is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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