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BT02 GHV

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 GHV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,581 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,204 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,517 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,139 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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BT02 GHV is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BT02 GHV, 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 BT02 GHV registered?

BT02 GHV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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