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BJ02 URK

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,155 mi
Last recorded58,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 48,057 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body under sealed

Fail 22 Apr 2017 48,046 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,935 miles

slight underbody corossion

Fail 27 Mar 2015 43,931 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

slight underbody corossion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,343 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 40,572 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,327 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 37,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,413 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,410 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,562 miles

Air bag light on.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads worn thin.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 22,171 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 19,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,472 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,802 miles

O/S/R brake binding on limits

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 URK is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ02 URK, 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 URK registered?

BJ02 URK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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