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BJ52 JWF

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,682 mi
Last recorded57,682 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 JWF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,682 miles

Nearside Front sill/floor area near vehicle jacking point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 57,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sill/floor area near vehicle jacking point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,520 miles

Front on both sides under-sill jacking points corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,165 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 43,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 42,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,029 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 42,029 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,157 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 41,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,083 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,102 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 39,102 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,927 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing at present

Fail 27 Oct 2009 31,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing at present

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,691 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,222 miles

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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BJ52 JWF is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ52 JWF, 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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BJ52 JWF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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