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BF52 GFE

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,445 mi
Last recorded119,445 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GFE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,445 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 119,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,906 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 106,901 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,694 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,796 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 93,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,311 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhuast corroded ft flexi

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,987 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,897 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 74,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,403 miles

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

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

advise outer sills covered

advise rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriated

advise slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,403 miles

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

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

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

advise outer sills covered

advise slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,566 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 53,566 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,636 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS PITTED.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 33,621 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 GFE is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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