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BF52 XUM

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,606 mi
Last recorded89,606 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XUM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,606 miles

front exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,820 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 88,816 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,736 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 88,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 88,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,649 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,268 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,991 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 85,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,472 miles

a b s ring broken

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 XUM is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 XUM registered?

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

Is BF52 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XUM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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