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AV52 BZE

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,631 mi
Last recorded86,631 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 86,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 86,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear and both front tyres distorted

suface corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 12 Sep 2011 81,149 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear and both front tyres distorted

suface corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 26 May 2010 67,287 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 66,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,091 miles

handbrake only just met legal requirements

surface corrosion both front floor pans

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,090 miles

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

surface corrosion both front floor pans

Pass 28 May 2008 53,357 miles

both rear tyres perrished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked (deep enough to see cords)

Fail 28 May 2008 53,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perrished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked (deep enough to see cords)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,197 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 BZE is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

AV52 BZE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AV52 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 BZE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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