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BF52 YKE

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,450 mi
Last recorded74,450 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,450 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,387 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,993 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,065 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 54,065 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YKE is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

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

Is BF52 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 YKE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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