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AE52 JVV

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,519 mi
Last recorded149,519 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JVV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 149,519 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 139,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 132,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2011 132,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 126,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2010 126,859 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 120,317 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 120,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 115,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 108,408 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 101,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 May 2006 101,094 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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AE52 JVV is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 JVV, 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 AE52 JVV registered?

AE52 JVV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 JVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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