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BF52 XUS

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,834 mi
Last recorded49,834 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,834 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to centre exhaust

tape repair to offside rear bumper

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front wipers worn

rear no plate slightly deterioted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,995 miles

nearside front door handle needs attention

Fail 21 Sep 2007 21,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front door handle needs attention

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,749 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 XUS is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

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

Is BF52 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XUS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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