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AY52 ZTD

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,406 mi
Last recorded100,406 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ZTD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,406 miles

all the running gear is rusty from standing some time

exhaust mount broken but is still well suported

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,939 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 90,939 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,821 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,297 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,083 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 ZTD is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

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

Is AY52 ZTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 ZTD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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