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AE52 HJV

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,434 mi
Last recorded102,434 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HJV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,434 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 85,815 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 85,815 miles

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,484 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 74,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,941 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,285 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,006 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,923 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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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AE52 HJV is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE52 HJV, 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 AE52 HJV registered?

AE52 HJV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 HJV safe to buy?

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