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BF52 XMZ

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,010 mi
Last recorded77,010 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to bulk head (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,821 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,922 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,922 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,070 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 64,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,943 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 60,943 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,369 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,148 miles

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

front screen has sticker less than 40mm

Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front screen has sticker less than 40mm

Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,582 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 XMZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

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

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