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AV52 FDZ

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,063 mi
Last recorded80,063 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake backing plate corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,041 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 69,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened as chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,104 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,802 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,756 miles

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

tyres perished

Fail 18 Feb 2016 57,756 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,103 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,672 miles

o/s/f. wheel binding slightly.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,962 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,426 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 FDZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

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

Is AV52 FDZ safe to buy?

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