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AY52 XPL

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,294 mi
Last recorded54,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,444 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,236 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 49,230 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,158 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,152 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,253 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,216 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 39,208 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 36,237 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 36,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 19,515 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 XPL is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

AY52 XPL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is AY52 XPL safe to buy?

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