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BX02 WBV

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,402 mi
Last recorded136,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 WBV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 136,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 126,008 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 126,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 112,316 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 112,316 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,182 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 95,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,155 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,737 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 44,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 32,865 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 WBV is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX02 WBV registered?

BX02 WBV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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