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BP02 OFY

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,649 mi
Last recorded88,649 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 OFY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 88,649 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

coil springs developed corrosion

damp around steering rack

Fail 18 May 2015 88,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

coil springs developed corrosion

damp around steering rack

Pass 9 May 2014 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight foot brake travel

Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,486 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges 0 mm legal tread left

oil low

rattle from engine

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 May 2011 75,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 75,091 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 65,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,039 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 50,695 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,589 miles

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

approx 3mm left on front brake pads.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,589 miles

approx 3mm left on front brake pads.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,823 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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BP02 OFY is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP02 OFY, 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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BP02 OFY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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