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AX52 AUE

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 AUE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2015 97,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front and offside front floor sections corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 92,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 86,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,089 miles

exhurst rusty

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,585 miles

o/s handbrake effort slight low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,712 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,631 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,003 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,769 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,025 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,942 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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AX52 AUE is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX52 AUE, 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 AX52 AUE registered?

AX52 AUE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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