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BJ02 EDR

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,629 mi
Last recorded68,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EDR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,629 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate loose

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,629 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate loose

Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,487 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,494 miles

N/S drive shaft seal leaking.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 52,494 miles

N/S drive shaft seal leaking.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,948 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,360 miles

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

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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BJ02 EDR is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BJ02 EDR, 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 BJ02 EDR registered?

BJ02 EDR is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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