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BW51 HRE

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 HRE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 140,280 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,509 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 124,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 122,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,174 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,876 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,169 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,279 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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BW51 HRE is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BW51 HRE, 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 BW51 HRE registered?

BW51 HRE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is BW51 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 HRE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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