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BF52 XPM

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,198 mi
Last recorded121,198 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear tires cracking in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,742 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 117,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,469 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,017 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 103,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion generally undrbody in prescribed areas. Both rear tyres cracking and worn on edges. Both front tyres worn on edges. Rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate.

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion generally undrbody in prescribed areas. Both rear tyres cracking and worn on edges. Both front tyres worn on edges. Rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate.

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 80,423 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

SLS on, both front tyres cracking on inside edge

Fail 24 Sep 2012 65,854 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

SLS on, both front tyres cracking on inside edge

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,066 miles

rear discs coroded

srs light on

Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,066 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear discs coroded

srs light on

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,051 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,680 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 50,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,551 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,641 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 XPM is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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