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AV52 BLX

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,540 mi
Last recorded95,540 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BLX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,540 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

both front upper suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated

both rear tyres heavily perished

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 9 Jun 2014 95,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

both front upper suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated

both rear tyres heavily perished

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 23 May 2013 84,697 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2012 74,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,649 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 67,805 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2011 67,805 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,600 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexy pipe rattle from joint,manifold heat shield broken .

Fail 4 Aug 2009 53,600 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

front exhaust flexy pipe rattle from joint,manifold heat shield broken .

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,663 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,236 miles

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

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

all 4 tyre walls cracking and tread cracking .

Fail 8 Aug 2007 34,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

all 4 tyres, walls cracking at tread .

Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 16,722 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 BLX is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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