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BF52 XGT

2002 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,587 mi
Last recorded122,587 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 122,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 122,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users floor pan near suspension and under wheel artch (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2016 113,709 miles

cv gaiters are deteriorated

n/s/f brake has slight fluctuation

n/s/f jacking point/plate is corroded

o/s park brake effort slightly low

o/s track rod end has play

o/s/f side light bulb dim/blackened

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,553 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,739 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 90,739 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,039 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,322 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 66,322 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,081 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,686 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 39,345 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 39,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 29,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 21,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2006 21,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 XGT is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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