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BP02 SZL

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,245 mi
Last recorded62,245 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 SZL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,245 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 62,228 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front jacking points corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

underneath of car corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 59,350 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

underneath of car corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,676 miles

Nearside poorly fitted

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

underside of body corroded nearside and off side

Fail 4 Nov 2015 55,663 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

underside of body corroded nearside and off side

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,304 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle floor corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,563 miles

Vehicle floor corroded around jacking points

Handbrake light on dash

Fail 9 Nov 2013 49,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Handbrake light on dash

Vehicle floor corroded around jacking points

Pass 17 Nov 2012 47,286 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,643 miles

heat damage near side rear brake

man light on

Fail 5 Nov 2011 44,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heat damage near side rear brake

man light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,079 miles

front tyres sid walls damaged worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Nov 2010 41,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres sid walls damaged worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,122 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 39,119 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 36,537 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,354 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 19,168 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 17,262 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 17,262 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 SZL is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SZL, 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 BP02 SZL registered?

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

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