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BP51 HYW

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 HYW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,100 miles

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

non standard exhaust system fitted but not considered excessivly noisy

Fail 21 Feb 2014 79,100 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

non standard exhaust system fitted but not considered excessivly noisy

Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer non standard but not considered excessivly noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,073 miles

rear exhaust silencer non standard but not considered excessivly noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,679 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,679 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,880 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

washers in need of adjustment

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 70,782 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 60,976 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,669 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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BP51 HYW is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BP51 HYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP51 HYW registered?

BP51 HYW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is BP51 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 HYW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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