MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Corrosion starting to front to rear brake pipes
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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