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BF52 ZSR

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,761 mi
Last recorded136,761 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZSR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 136,761 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive and negative battery terminals loosely fitted (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Not tested due to excessive leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder leaking under pressure (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Metal fuel line corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot open door from outside vehicle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 136,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 127,594 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2016 120,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns and o/s front and rear pans and sills corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

both front floor pans corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 114,049 miles

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

both front floor pans corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,264 miles

2 front tyre treads are wearing low on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 83,264 miles

2 front tyre treads are wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,376 miles

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

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

slight lip on front brake disc,s.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,376 miles

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

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

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

slight lip on front brake disc,s.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,520 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,190 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,801 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZSR is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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