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BJ52 YSZ

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,935 mi
Last recorded161,935 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YSZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 161,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,903 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread [repairable] ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plastic anti roll bar link has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

power steering fluid leak

Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,095 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security previously repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meatal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 131,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to front pipe burst [under black plastic cover on nearside of petrol tank..]as marked (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak at rear of engine..maybe power steering fluid

Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,803 miles

Offside Front hub/brake backing plate is corroded and thin

Fail 9 Oct 2018 120,802 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel not locking and handbrake seems adjusted too tight. (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub/brake backing plate is corroded and thin

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,296 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,998 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,988 miles

Front exhaust mount broken.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER VWALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER TREAD

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,007 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,433 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 39,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,983 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 35,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,672 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 YSZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSZ, 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 BJ52 YSZ registered?

BJ52 YSZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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