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BX02 VZM

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,620 mi
Last recorded106,620 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 106,620 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,235 miles

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,101 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

O/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Wear or corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2010 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate deteriorating

O/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Wear or corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,313 miles

rear number plate is begining to discolour

srs tell lamp stays on

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,503 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,825 miles

n/s + o/s rear tyre cracking

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 VZM is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

BX02 VZM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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