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BX52 RYO

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,641 mi
Last recorded63,641 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 RYO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,641 miles

advise front tyres

Fail 30 Sep 2014 63,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,049 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,830 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,362 miles

SRS light displayed constantly

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

rear registration plate reflective backing deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2009 42,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SRS light displayed constantly

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

rear registration plate reflective backing deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,685 miles

outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear no plate poor condition

rear tyres light perishing to sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2008 37,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear no plate poor condition

rear tyres light perishing to sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 31,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,320 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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BX52 RYO is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX52 RYO, 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 BX52 RYO registered?

BX52 RYO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BX52 RYO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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