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BF52 XMX

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,543 mi
Last recorded47,543 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XMX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,543 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 47,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal vibrates whilst braking

Fail 17 Dec 2012 46,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,388 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,094 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

clutch pedle rubber missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,938 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 XMX is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XMX, 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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What year was BF52 XMX registered?

BF52 XMX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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