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AY52 HEV

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,144 mi
Last recorded76,144 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HEV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,144 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion underside

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,273 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,261 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,384 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 70,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,450 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,694 miles

Battery insecure

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

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,645 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,402 miles

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

Fail 9 Sep 2009 35,402 miles

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

air bag lamp on

foot brake travel could be better

front wipers could be better

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,284 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front wipers could be better

road test hand brake

Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,036 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,278 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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AY52 HEV is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 HEV registered?

AY52 HEV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is AY52 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 HEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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