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AY52 HFX

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,956 mi
Last recorded116,956 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,956 miles

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

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

corrossion in various prescribed areas

Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,371 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted

passenger front outer door handle insecure

slight blow from backbox exhaust joint

stone chips windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2011 92,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r brake disc pitted

passenger front outer door handle insecure

slight blow from backbox exhaust joint

stone chips windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 80,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,469 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,062 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,662 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 32,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 HFX 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 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 AY52 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

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

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