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BX02 NXJ

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 NXJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,744 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,744 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,465 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 61,452 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,552 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,129 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 46,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,050 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,252 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 30,249 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 14,769 miles

some damage to near side front wheel rim and tyre wall

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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BX02 NXJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX02 NXJ, 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 BX02 NXJ registered?

BX02 NXJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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