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BF52 XXJ

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,525 mi
Last recorded72,525 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,525 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,762 miles

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

oil leak engine area/oil leak nearside inner driveshaft area

power steering belt cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2015 64,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,331 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,181 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,932 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f brake binding

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake pads worn low

no brake lockout acheived on handbrake

Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,392 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 25,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 20,638 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 XXJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

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

Is BF52 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XXJ shows 16 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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