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BF52 YJX

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,080 mi
Last recorded146,080 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 146,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 134,567 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 134,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 122,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 111,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 148,264 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 133,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 118,056 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 102,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,500 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 88,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,352 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,654 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 YJX is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

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

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