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BF52 ZSO

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,264 mi
Last recorded62,264 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,264 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,264 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 56,212 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 56,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,163 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 50,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,521 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 40,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,658 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 19,914 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 ZSO is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

BF52 ZSO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is BF52 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 ZSO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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