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AJ52 AOL

2002 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,677 mi
Last recorded178,677 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AOL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 178,677 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear trailing arm bushs spliting

Pass 7 Nov 2011 158,642 miles

brake pipes corroded

front pads low

nsf tyre on 2mm

osf tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 15 Oct 2010 142,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 128,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 128,253 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 122,245 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 12,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 15 Nov 2007 101,597 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 101,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 82,912 miles

some wear to edges of front tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2006 82,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some wear to edges of front tyres

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 AOL is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AOL, 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 AJ52 AOL registered?

AJ52 AOL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is AJ52 AOL safe to buy?

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