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BU52 ZCE

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,877 mi
Last recorded72,877 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZCE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 72,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 72,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 71,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 67,268 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 64,301 miles

Both rear Tyres are perished/cracked between the treads

Oil leak

The NSR Tyre is feathered on the inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,718 miles

The Rear tyre's are cracking/perishing in the tread faces

Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

The Rear tyre's are cracking/perishing in the tread faces

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,063 miles

Both the rear Tyre faces between the treads are perrished/cracking

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,062 miles

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

Both the rear Tyre faces between the treads are perrished/cracking

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,800 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,097 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,407 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,119 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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BU52 ZCE is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU52 ZCE, 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 BU52 ZCE registered?

BU52 ZCE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is BU52 ZCE safe to buy?

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