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AV52 EZW

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,659 mi
Last recorded95,659 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,659 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,657 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/front brake disc inner surfaces worn

o/s/r tyre inner and outer edges cracking/perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/front brake disc inner surfaces worn

o/s/r tyre inner and outer edges cracking/perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,924 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 82,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,947 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 74,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,505 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear disc's pitted and groved

SRS light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,836 miles

Both rear tyre bald on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,499 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,490 miles

Headlights tested on level 2

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

SRS light is on

Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,347 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

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 EZW is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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