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AV52 BZA

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,657 mi
Last recorded68,657 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BZA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 68,657 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 54,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,103 miles

offside front tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,933 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,991 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,848 miles

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

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 BZA is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

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

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