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BF52 ZSE

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,019 mi
Last recorded94,019 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZSE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 93,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,572 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met pass criterier

Rev lights not working

Fail 15 Oct 2019 92,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met pass criterier

Rev lights not working

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside floor slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 78,870 miles

Front Both sidewall damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,853 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 52,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,336 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 43,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f seat belt is slightly fluffed

Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,117 miles

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

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

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 ZSE is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

BF52 ZSE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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