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BF52 XVE

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,815 mi
Last recorded64,815 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,815 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres inside edge cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2013 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres inside edge cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,839 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted on inner edge.

handbrake travel high.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 57,301 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted on inner edge.

handbrake travel high.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front abs reluctor rings cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,531 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 XVE is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

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

Is BF52 XVE safe to buy?

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