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BG52 YAF

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,638 mi
Last recorded126,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YAF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,269 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,654 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,988 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 98,984 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,007 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,198 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 86,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,829 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 45,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust sysyem corroded not blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,555 miles

exhaust sysyem corroded not blowing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,986 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)

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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BG52 YAF is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG52 YAF, 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 BG52 YAF registered?

BG52 YAF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is BG52 YAF safe to buy?

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