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AY52 NXW

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NXW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,615 miles

Engine cover,Undertrays and Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2019 90,599 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover,Undertrays and Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,745 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,212 miles

Front slight imbalance

Offside Front brake slight restricted free movement

Offside Rear brake slight restricted free movement

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,957 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 65,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,306 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 62,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring broken/loose (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flex hose at caliper fitting (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,074 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 59,074 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,894 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,894 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,423 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 42,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,307 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,003 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 NXW is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

AY52 NXW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 NXW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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