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AV52 BHY

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BHY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,179 miles

rear brake urgently need looking at but meet vosa min standards

Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake urgently need looking at but meet vosa min standards

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,615 miles

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

Screw in n/s/f tyre tread.

Srs light illuminated.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,345 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,307 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,498 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,604 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,558 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,019 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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AV52 BHY is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV52 BHY, 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 AV52 BHY registered?

AV52 BHY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is AV52 BHY safe to buy?

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