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BK52 XMO

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,304 mi
Last recorded94,304 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XMO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,304 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,038 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,175 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth and split

offside rear outer door handle is insecure and adrift

oil leak from engine area

srs warning light on dash

Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth and split

offside rear outer door handle is insecure and adrift

oil leak from engine area

srs warning light on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,509 miles

offside front abs ring cracked

offside rear door handle insecure

oil leak

srs light on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2011 72,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

offside front abs ring cracked

offside rear door handle insecure

oil leak

srs light on dash

Fail 29 Oct 2010 64,281 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,060 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s rear outer door handle broken but can still be opened from outside

srs light on

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,298 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

offside rear door handle is insercure

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,450 miles

offside rear door handle is insercure

Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,860 miles

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

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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BK52 XMO is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK52 XMO, 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 BK52 XMO registered?

BK52 XMO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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