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BF52 XPS

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 103,708 miles

rear brakediscs pitted

rear tyres feathering

Fail 19 Jun 2015 103,708 miles

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

rear brakediscs pitted

rear tyres feathering

Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,213 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,982 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,910 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,915 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion in both sides floor

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 56,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,239 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2006 26,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 18,416 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 XPS is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

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

Is BF52 XPS safe to buy?

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