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AV52 BWG

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,194 mi
Last recorded103,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BWG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,194 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,189 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 91,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light remains on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SRS light remains on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,720 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 79,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,010 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 68,008 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,659 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 54,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,173 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,837 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 37,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,576 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 BWG is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV52 BWG registered?

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

Is AV52 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 BWG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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