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AY52 FPU

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FPU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 118,558 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 118,558 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 110,912 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)

Outer sills covered at time of test

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

Unable to check fully in boot (full)

Pass 26 May 2010 110,912 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)

Outer sills covered at time of test

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

Unable to check fully in boot (full)

Pass 12 May 2009 100,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 88,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 80,934 miles

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

off side front tyre cut

Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,882 miles

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

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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AY52 FPU is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AY52 FPU, 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 AY52 FPU registered?

AY52 FPU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is AY52 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 FPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 FPU have outstanding finance?

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