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AE52 OEM

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,098 mi
Last recorded78,098 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,671 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 114,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,256 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 143,509 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 102,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 102,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

engine oil on minimum

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear door handle insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,249 miles

nearside rear brake lightly binding

offside front brake lightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,848 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,392 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 43,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,177 miles

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

rear brakes screach when the wheels are being rotated

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 OEM is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OEM, 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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AE52 OEM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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