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AV52 FCO

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,196 mi
Last recorded55,196 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,196 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 51,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,849 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all 4 brake discs very rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2012 48,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all 4 brake discs very rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,743 miles

rear tyres have cracks on sidewalls will soon need replacing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,320 miles

rear discs rusty + worn

rear pads very low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,574 miles

CAR BATTERY INSECURE

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,681 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,114 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 FCO is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

AV52 FCO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is AV52 FCO safe to buy?

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