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CE52 PUJ

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,433 mi
Last recorded90,433 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 PUJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,433 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 90,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR METAL PIPE (FROM FLEX TO FRONT) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Shock absorber insecure NEARSIDE FRONT TOP MOUNT PLATE NOT SECURED (DANGEROUS NUTS LOOSE) (INADEQUATLEY REPAIRED) (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Statutory seat belt missing NEARSIDE REAR STALK NOT ACCESABLE FOR TEST (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Statutory seat belt missing OFFSIDE REAR STALK NOT ACCESABLE FOR TEST (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NEARSIDE FRONT TOP ARM INNER REAR MOUNT NOT SECURED (DANGEROUS BOLT/NUT NOT SECURED) (INADEQUATLEY REPAIRED) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NEARSIDE FRONT TOP INNER FRONT MOUNT NOT SECURED (DANGEROUS BOLT/NUT NOT SECURED) (INADEQUATLY REPAIRED) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,430 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,116 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,749 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,749 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,398 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,714 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,497 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 46,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,284 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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CE52 PUJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE52 PUJ, 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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CE52 PUJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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