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AX52 AXP

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,017 mi
Last recorded118,017 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 AXP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,017 miles

Brake effort only just passes

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 113,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,487 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,272 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 101,272 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2011 89,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 82,432 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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,154 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,778 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 36,006 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 AXP is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX52 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

AX52 AXP is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AX52 AXP safe to buy?

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