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AE52 UTT

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,043 mi
Last recorded83,043 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,043 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,032 miles

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

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 78,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 76,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,371 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,347 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 72,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,232 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 63,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,467 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 32,967 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 UTT is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

AE52 UTT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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