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BJ02 FME

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,514 mi
Last recorded67,514 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FME
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 62,416 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 62,416 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 57,664 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2012 57,664 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 52,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,845 miles

Nearside rear exterior door handle loose but operates.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,066 miles

OSR and NSR tyre walls cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2007 31,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR and OSR tyre walls edges cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,934 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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 FME is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ02 FME, 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 FME registered?

BJ02 FME is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is BJ02 FME safe to buy?

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