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BF52 ZHD

2002 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,883 mi
Last recorded141,883 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZHD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 141,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 133,931 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 127,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 127,658 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 121,986 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 115,335 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 115,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 105,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 105,985 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 103,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 100,516 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 87,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,584 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 58,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,668 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 ZHD is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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