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BJ52 PFK

2002 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 PFK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,754 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

several under floor areas corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2017 57,191 miles

Front both flexi brake hoses cable tied to after market shocks

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear abs sensor retaining bolt missing

Nearside wiper split and smears the screen

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 24 Dec 2017 56,979 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed rubbing on driveshaft (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to lower arm mounting point holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front both flexi brake hoses cable tied to after market shocks

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear abs sensor retaining bolt missing

Nearside wiper split and smears the screen

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,381 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 81,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor support panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor support panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer sill panel covers fitted

engine fault light on

horn push on working on left side of steering wheel

Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,194 miles

Oil leak

o/s front inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,875 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 71,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,330 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,171 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,323 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,183 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,009 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 PFK is a 2002 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PFK, 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 PFK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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