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CP52 FFB

2002 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,803 mi
Last recorded157,803 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 FFB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 157,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 154,907 miles

n/s/r tyre wall condition

o/s/r brake pipe

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Fail 16 Nov 2011 154,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r tyre wall condition

o/s/r brake pipe

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Pass 7 Dec 2010 152,071 miles

front no plate

Fail 6 Dec 2010 152,071 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate

Pass 2 Dec 2009 148,882 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 148,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 137,800 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 137,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 120,054 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 106,661 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 106,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 83,629 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2005 83,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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CP52 FFB is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP52 FFB, 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 CP52 FFB registered?

CP52 FFB is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is CP52 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 FFB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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