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AE52 OFP

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to all prescribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,792 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 95,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 95,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,282 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 91,282 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,658 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible section deteriorated.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 85,614 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust front pipe flexible section deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,550 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,986 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 74,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 66,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper blade rubbers splitting at ends.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,989 miles

Front wiper blade rubbers splitting at ends.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,224 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 OFP is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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