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AY52 XNX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,720 mi
Last recorded86,720 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XNX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,720 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,520 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both doors and tailgate tinted

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 86,508 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50kgf (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kgf (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both doors and tailgate tinted

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,826 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,826 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 22 Oct 2010 64,293 miles

Plastic sill trims fitted

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,290 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic sill trims fitted

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,316 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,048 miles

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

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 XNX is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

AY52 XNX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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