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BK02 UHG

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,000 mi
Last recorded71,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 UHG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,841 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 63,711 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,192 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,192 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 52,012 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 47,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to n/sr seat. unable to check adult seat belt.

Pass 18 May 2012 47,253 miles

child seat fitted to n/sr seat. unable to check adult seat belt.

Pass 23 May 2011 42,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,225 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates loose.

Front bumper and number plate damaged.

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Handbrake travel.

Nearside wiper blade split and starting to smear.

Offside side repeater loose.

Pedal rubbers worn.

Spare wheel loose.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 May 2008 34,213 miles

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

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

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

Air bag warning light on.

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates loose.

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

Front bumper and number plate damaged.

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Handbrake travel.

Nearside wiper blade split and starting to smear.

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

Offside side repeater loose.

Pedal rubbers worn.

Spare wheel loose.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,061 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2006 27,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

screw in offside rear tyre

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 UHG is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK02 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

BK02 UHG is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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