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BF52 YJU

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,357 mi
Last recorded66,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,357 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 66,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,704 miles

both front jacking points corroded

n/s/f steering rack has a slight leak

n/s/r brake pad low

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,024 miles

n/s/r brake pad wearing thin

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,919 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 58,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front upper suspension arm ball joint boots detiriorated

n/s wing mirror loose

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,210 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,430 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,587 miles

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,644 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 43,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 22,000 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 YJU is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

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

Is BF52 YJU safe to buy?

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