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BX02 OFS

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,651 mi
Last recorded72,651 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OFS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 72,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,859 miles

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

front tyre size 205/45/17 rear tyre size 205/40/17

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,857 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

front tyre size 205/45/17 rear tyre size 205/40/17

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,276 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 57,767 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 4 May 2010 57,767 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,379 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,133 miles

Offside & nearside front ABS reluctor rings cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,341 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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BX02 OFS 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 76.9%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

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

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The MOT history for BX02 OFS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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