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BF52 XPE

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XPE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,126 miles

both front floor pans slightly corroded

brake pipe in engine bay forming rust

front to rear brake pipes forming rust

o/s front brake pipe forming rust

slight play in n/s front track rod end

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear back box is quite close to bumper

Fail 8 Jan 2011 86,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear back box is quite close to bumper

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,907 miles

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

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

The cap of the coolant tank was off

o/s/f wiper is split

o/s/r tyre is perished alot

Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,907 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

The cap of the coolant tank was off

o/s/f wiper is split

o/s/r tyre is perished alot

Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 59,585 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 59,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,014 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 55,014 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 36,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,321 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)

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 XPE is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

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

Is BF52 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XPE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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