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BF52 XGO

2002 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,010 mi
Last recorded105,010 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XGO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,010 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 105,009 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,549 miles

warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Nov 2012 90,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,665 miles

S.R.S Light on

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 71,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

S.R.S Light on

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

outer cv boots starting to crack/split

Fail 31 Dec 2009 50,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

outer cv boots starting to crack/split

nearside rear tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cord but below 25mm in length

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,648 miles

Bonnet release cable tight and has to be pulled back into locked position by hand

Both headlights slightly low but within setting tolerance

Major oil leaks from engine

Major water leak from nearside washer jet pipe under bonnet but not affecting operation of jet

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 43,648 miles

Bonnet release cable tight and has to be pulled back into locked position by hand

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Both headlights slightly low but within setting tolerance

Major oil leaks from engine

Major water leak from nearside washer jet pipe under bonnet but not affecting operation of jet

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 36,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,818 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,650 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 32,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 25,064 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 XGO is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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