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BF52 XGS

2002 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,028 mi
Last recorded163,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XGS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 163,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 152,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 152,454 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 144,726 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 144,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 134,835 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 5 Oct 2010 134,707 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 119,915 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 119,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 116,993 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 63,075 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 XGS is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

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

Is BF52 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XGS shows 12 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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