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BF52 WXL

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 WXL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 69,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,925 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front flex bracket insecure

Fail 20 May 2010 58,925 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front flex bracket insecure

Pass 28 May 2009 45,579 miles

nearside front brake hose insecure

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2009 45,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

nearside front brake hose insecure

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2009 44,806 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 19,273 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 WXL is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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