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BJ02 YPC

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,543 mi
Last recorded76,543 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 76,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,543 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,535 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs scored & pitted

Lambda sensor outer casing damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs scored

Rear wipe blade split

Fail 22 Jul 2010 66,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs scored & pitted

Lambda sensor outer casing damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs scored

Rear wipe blade split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,356 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 53,769 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2007 33,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YPC is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YPC, 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 BJ02 YPC registered?

BJ02 YPC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 YPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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