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BX52 XEU

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,272 mi
Last recorded106,272 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XEU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Rear parking brake on 16% effort

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,660 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most rear mount, floor area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 100,635 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded most rear mount ,floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most rear mount, floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,893 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Feb 2016 94,768 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,900 miles

both rear tyres misshaped on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres misshaped on inner edge

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,352 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,208 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,867 miles

Both front anti lock brake rigs cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,253 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,481 miles

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

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 XEU is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XEU, 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 BX52 XEU registered?

BX52 XEU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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