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AU52 FSJ

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FSJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,261 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,709 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,058 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,522 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 62,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perrished

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre perrished

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,967 miles

both n/osr outside door handles broken.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 58,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/osr outside door handles broken.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,975 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 44,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nsr door handle outer broken

rear bumper missing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,117 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AU52 FSJ 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 76.9%.

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 AU52 FSJ, 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 AU52 FSJ registered?

AU52 FSJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is AU52 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FSJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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