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BF52 XWA

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,971 mi
Last recorded112,971 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 112,971 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x brake pipes corroded from the master to ABS pump

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

both rear tyre are worn on inner edge

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wear on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inside edge

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wear on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inside edge

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,899 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

nail in o/s/r tyre - not repairable

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perished/split inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge - step tread

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 92,899 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

nail in o/s/r tyre - not repairable

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perished/split inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge - step tread

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brakes have slight uneven aplication

o/s/f abs wire insecure

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 17 Mar 2015 86,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front brakes have slight uneven aplication

o/s/f abs wire insecure

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

possible oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,577 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre perished, step tread & worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,577 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre perished, step tread & worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,747 miles

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

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,747 miles

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

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

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

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,132 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 58,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,720 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,984 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 45,983 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 45,964 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,964 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,847 miles

Corrosion starting to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2005 25,076 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 XWA is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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