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AY52 XOD

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 107,529 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 92,647 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 92,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,955 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 81,916 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 81,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,005 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,958 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 67,036 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,782 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 38,153 miles

advise SRS airbag light on

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyre walls have small cracks in them

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 XOD is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

AY52 XOD is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 XOD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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