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AY52 XSK

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,026 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 84,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,908 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,567 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,580 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 XSK is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 XSK registered?

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

Is AY52 XSK safe to buy?

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