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BF52 XGM

2002 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,498 mi
Last recorded156,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 156,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 142,620 miles

centre exhaust has a slight leak of gases

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 131,984 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 131,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 123,345 miles

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to sills

slight corrosion on UNDERSIDE

Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,464 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 115,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,261 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake binding borderline

Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,258 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

conduition of rear brake discs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake binding borderline

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,985 miles

condition of offside h/brake cable

Fail 31 Dec 2008 71,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

condition of offside h/brake cable

Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,208 miles

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

condition of front discs

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 35,716 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 XGM is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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