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AV52 EZU

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,517 mi
Last recorded82,517 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,648 miles

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 22 Feb 2016 77,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,396 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,567 miles

slight grab to nearside front wheel

Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,567 miles

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

slight grab to nearside front wheel

Fail 5 Feb 2013 55,409 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,409 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,188 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,188 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,724 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 44,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,378 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 37,527 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,527 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,168 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 34,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,660 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 28,660 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 21,918 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 21,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 EZU is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EZU, 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 EZU registered?

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

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