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BV02 WOB

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,319 mi
Last recorded119,319 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WOB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,036 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 114,036 miles

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,139 miles

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

handbrake efforts slightly low

small split in near side cv boot

Pass 10 Feb 2011 94,877 miles

rear handbrake efforts slightly low

Fail 3 Feb 2011 94,741 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,950 miles

both handbrake efforts slightly low ok point of test

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2010 85,687 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 53,735 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,122 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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BV02 WOB is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV02 WOB, 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 BV02 WOB registered?

BV02 WOB is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BV02 WOB safe to buy?

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