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SJ52 BXE

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,875 mi
Last recorded110,875 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 BXE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,875 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded where coating ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in floor next to previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water does not reach screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner excessive corrosion and hole in sill but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner excessive corrosion and hole in sill but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

various other areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive

Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,825 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,817 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 102,122 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 102,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,981 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 87,978 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 79,980 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 79,979 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear disc's are carroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 59,986 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 59,974 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,879 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,959 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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SJ52 BXE is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SJ52 BXE, 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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SJ52 BXE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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