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AY52 VAD

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,238 mi
Last recorded65,238 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VAD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,238 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 60,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2011 54,095 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 8 May 2010 47,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 40,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 17,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 13,859 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 VAD is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

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

Is AY52 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 VAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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