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BF52 YKD

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,221 mi
Last recorded88,221 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2019 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion some brake pipes

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Fail 18 Sep 2018 86,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion some brake pipes

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,663 miles

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,049 miles

Deterioration some bushes

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,766 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2015 81,756 miles

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

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

Front brake pipes corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,426 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,045 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 79,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,825 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,180 miles

handbrake travel beginning to get high

offside front ball joint gaitor split

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,298 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,073 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls †205/50/16

Front number plate insecure

Front washers weak

Fuel flap does not close or lock

Pass 2 May 2006 38,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

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 YKD is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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