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BF52 XUT

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,073 mi
Last recorded100,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,073 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 100,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,471 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 92,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 83,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,927 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 68,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,426 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 60,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 36,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,179 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 XUT is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

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

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