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BT51 YPW

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,213 mi
Last recorded43,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YPW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,213 miles

Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp glass split.

Offside parking brake performance low and only just enough to be acceptable.

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,461 miles

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

SRS Lamp Illuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,705 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 33,705 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 2 Jul 2010 29,494 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,239 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn slightly inner edges and nsf has slight sidewall damage acceptable at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,464 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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BT51 YPW is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BT51 YPW, 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 BT51 YPW registered?

BT51 YPW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is BT51 YPW safe to buy?

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