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AD51 YUX

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,481 mi
Last recorded104,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 YUX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 104,481 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,149 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 102,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,443 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 94,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside front floor/chassis rusty

offside rear tyre lumpy in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 87,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 80,640 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,855 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,684 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 64,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,004 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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AD51 YUX is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD51 YUX, 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 AD51 YUX registered?

AD51 YUX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AD51 YUX safe to buy?

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