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AV52 BKN

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,377 mi
Last recorded118,377 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,377 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,079 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,796 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 82,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,982 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,787 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 57,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 57,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,373 miles

surface cracking on nearside rear tyre

timing belt???

Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

timing belt???

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,894 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 May 2008 29,098 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,250 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 BKN is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV52 BKN, 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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AV52 BKN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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