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AY52 ZSN

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,068 mi
Last recorded83,068 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,068 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 76,288 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 76,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs inner surface slightly worn/pitted

wiper/washer stalk worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,289 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,533 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,895 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 68,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,455 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,544 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SIGNS OF BRAKES OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SIGNS OF BRAKES OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,288 miles

all tyre treads low and sidewalls cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2005 33,544 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 ZSN is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

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

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