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AY52 HLU

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,184 mi
Last recorded83,184 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,184 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front nearside tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside rear light lens damaged, Not showing white light at time of test

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some corrosion on both n/s and o/s floor to sill areas

Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,182 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front nearside tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside rear light lens damaged, Not showing white light at time of test

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Some corrosion on both n/s and o/s floor to sill areas

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,276 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,276 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,038 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Interior mirror glass smashed.

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn to excess.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Interior mirror glass smashed.

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

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

Parking brakes both sides juddering.

Clutch pedal rubber worn to excess.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre inner wall deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front tyre inner wall deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,149 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 56,146 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,461 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,307 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 34,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 24,483 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 HLU is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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