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BJ52 OZM

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OZM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cannot carry out full inspection of outer sills (side skirts fitted)

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

Fail 5 Jan 2017 105,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cannot carry out full inspection of outer sills (side skirts fitted)

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 94,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,396 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber mtg broken

Pass 22 Dec 2012 85,464 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 81,737 miles

O/S OUTER DRIVE SHAFT C/V BOOT PERISHED.

REAR SILENCER MOUNTING SPLIT.

SLIGHT DRAG ON O/S FRONT BRAKE.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 81,690 miles

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

O/S OUTER DRIVE SHAFT C/V BOOT PERISHED.

REAR SILENCER MOUNTING SPLIT.

SLIGHT DRAG ON O/S FRONT BRAKE.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 74,579 miles

BOTH OUTER DRIVE SHAFT C/V BOOTS BADLY PERISHED.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 60,044 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,327 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 OZM is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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