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BG51 ZWD

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZWD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,962 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,873 miles

engine light is on

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,939 miles

nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,253 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,065 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 70,065 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DOWN TO WEAR INDICATORS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

REAR BACK BOX PIN HOLED AND CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,945 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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BG51 ZWD is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BG51 ZWD, 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 BG51 ZWD registered?

BG51 ZWD is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is BG51 ZWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 ZWD shows 9 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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