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BF52 PUA

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,259 mi
Last recorded142,259 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 133,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,805 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,298 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 115,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010

Incorrect exhaust system fitted to vehicle and is fouling vehicle body

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 103,177 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Incorrect exhaust system fitted to vehicle and is fouling vehicle body

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 103,152 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,505 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 71,413 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lambda sensor fouling gear-change remote & rear box fouling offside sheild!

offside rear mud flap missing & nearside insecure.door sill covers fitted to both door sills

Pass 11 Aug 2007 71,413 miles

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

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

lambda sensor fouling gear-change remote & rear box fouling offside sheild!

offside rear mud flap missing & nearside insecure.door sill covers fitted to both door sills

Pass 19 Aug 2006 47,833 miles

exhaust corroded at rear joint

Pass 15 Oct 2005 22,604 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 PUA is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PUA, 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 PUA registered?

BF52 PUA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BF52 PUA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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