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BK02 FHP

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,884 mi
Last recorded47,884 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FHP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 47,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers split on ends and smearing slightly

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

Fail 25 May 2013 47,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wipers split on ends and smearing slightly

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

Pass 8 May 2012 43,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 39,789 miles

Inlet Manifold Gasket Leaking

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2010 35,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,493 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 31,493 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 25,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,523 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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BK02 FHP is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK02 FHP, 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 BK02 FHP registered?

BK02 FHP is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is BK02 FHP safe to buy?

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