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BF52 XOP

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,834 mi
Last recorded76,834 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XOP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF Wiper Torn

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,941 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,052 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 59,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,638 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,577 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,301 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 19,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,764 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 XOP is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

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

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