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BX02 OFM

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OFM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,001 miles

Corrosion on front floor both sides

Front pads are low

Pass 30 Apr 2016 108,196 miles

EML light on

Front jacking points are corroded

Front tyres worn close to limit

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

offside handbrake poor

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,023 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 98,023 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,307 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section corroded

engine management light on

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

nearside and offside front floor starting to corrode

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

p/r/s light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 78,280 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

p/r/s light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,865 miles

SRS Light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,864 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,080 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 15 Mar 2007 44,358 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,751 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)

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 OFM is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX02 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

BX02 OFM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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