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BT02 LVY

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,884 mi
Last recorded73,884 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LVY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,884 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,594 miles

front and rear brake discs surfaces slightly corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly perished

rear bumper slightly loose

slight corrosion nearside front floor

Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs surfaces slightly corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly perished

rear bumper slightly loose

slight corrosion nearside front floor

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,242 miles

nearside of rear bumper slightly loose

nearside rear tyre lightly cracked

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,242 miles

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

nearside of rear bumper slightly loose

nearside rear tyre lightly cracked

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,926 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,085 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,165 miles

*** ENGINE OIL & COOLANT LOW ***

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

O/S/R TYRE SMALL BULGE INNER TREAD EDGE

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

*** ENGINE OIL & COOLANT LOW ***

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

O/S/R TYRE SMALL BULGE INNER TREAD EDGE

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,062 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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 9 Aug 2007 36,415 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 36,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 LVY is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT02 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

BT02 LVY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is BT02 LVY safe to buy?

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