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AY52 UVE

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2015 93,352 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,009 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,476 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,476 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,025 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,609 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 39,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,688 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 UVE 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 UVE, 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

How do I check the history of AY52 UVE?

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What year was AY52 UVE registered?

AY52 UVE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AY52 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 UVE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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