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AY52 WPF

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,036 mi
Last recorded63,036 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WPF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,690 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 61,675 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,790 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen lightly scored

Fail 7 Sep 2015 58,789 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen lightly scored

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,755 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,762 miles

advise drivers seat does to work fully back

Fail 27 Sep 2012 49,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,679 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,965 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,062 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 WPF is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

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

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