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BF52 XGL

2002 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XGL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,445 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 81,445 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2009

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,258 miles

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

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 XGL is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

BF52 XGL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is BF52 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XGL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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