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BF52 YKG

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,492 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 99,481 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major leak of exhaust gasses.(silencer) (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & both inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

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

spare wheel is flat

Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,388 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & both inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

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

spare wheel is flat

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,990 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 85,492 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 85,469 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 76,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 76,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 72,852 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and close to limits.n/s/r tyre nailed.play in n/s trackrod end.

Pass 26 May 2011 68,521 miles

o/s wiper blade split.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.o/s/r brake binding.

Fail 25 May 2011 68,521 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.o/s/r brake binding.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges,perishing,low on tread and n/s/r nailed.unable to check outer sills due to covers.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,386 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges,perishing,low on tread and n/s/r nailed.unable to check outer sills due to covers.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,078 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges.14% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,412 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,412 miles

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

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

both front tyres pressures low.

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,380 miles

both rear tyres perishing and flat spots to tread.centre exhaust starting to corrode.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,362 miles

o/s door handle loose.o/s/r tyre nailed.both rear tyre side-walls starting to perish.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 36,328 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 YKG is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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