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AJ52 AOC

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,511 mi
Last recorded161,511 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AOC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 161,511 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 161,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 149,105 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 148,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 135,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 135,129 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 123,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 123,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 110,315 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 110,315 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 85,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f washer jet weak

o/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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AJ52 AOC is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AJ52 AOC, 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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AJ52 AOC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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