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AX52 AXV

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

128,954 mi
Last recorded128,954 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 AXV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 128,954 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 128,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 128,949 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear metal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and sidewall starting to split

exhaust front pipe flex section in very poor condition

heavy corrosion around, both front chassis rails, all steering, suspension and braking componants

rear inner wheel arches and chassis areas caked in mud

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 30 Nov 2015 126,379 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Nov 2014 118,535 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 108,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,141 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 102,141 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 94,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,198 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,595 miles

stone chips to windscreen. engine oil leak, requires repair soon. exhaust front pipe flexible section in poor condition. n/s/f tyre tread level low.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 86,594 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stone chips to windscreen. engine oil leak, requires repair soon. exhaust front pipe flexible section in poor condition. n/s/f tyre tread level low.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,593 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,544 miles

Both rear discs staring to corrode

Front discs wearing thin

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 71,544 miles

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

Both rear discs staring to corrode

Front discs wearing thin

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

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

unable to see rear inner brake pad (n/s)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,154 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 63,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,521 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 54,521 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 AXV is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

AX52 AXV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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