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AY52 XOV

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,145 miles

slight exhaust blow/brake fluid slightly low

Fail 6 Feb 2013 110,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre worn on edge o/s rear

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyre worn on edge o/s rear

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,992 miles

rad damp

Fail 3 Feb 2012 101,992 miles

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

rad damp

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,451 miles

o/s rear brake sticking

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,586 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 88,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,065 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 78,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,771 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,155 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,564 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 34,487 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corrding

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 XOV 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 64.3%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

AY52 XOV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is AY52 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 XOV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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