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BF52 ZGV

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,403 mi
Last recorded131,403 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZGV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 131,403 miles

front number plate poor condition

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Nov 2015 131,403 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate poor condition

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2014 120,781 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 120,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,920 miles

All four tyres low on tread 205/45R17

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded and leaking slight

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 110,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

All four tyres low on tread 205/45R17

Exhaust corroded and leaking slight

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,418 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,532 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 85,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,617 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,892 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 ZGV is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 ZGV registered?

BF52 ZGV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is BF52 ZGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 ZGV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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