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CW52 EBO

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,846 mi
Last recorded101,846 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 EBO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint locking device missing.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic skirts fitted to outer sills unable to fully inspect.

Fail 8 Dec 2020 101,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb sat incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint locking device missing.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb sat incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb fell out. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic skirts fitted to outer sills unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 95,677 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 95,677 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,113 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,113 miles

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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,623 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged looks as if pipes going in are damaged right where nut is (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn worn/spilt still holding greze 8y76jhg (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7m (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Battery insecure only needs reseating (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged looks as if pipes going in are damaged right where nut is (3.4.2)

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing fr5om seal (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn worn/spilt still holding greze 8y76jhg (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7m (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rear mount off

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,414 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,323 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres woren on inside edghe

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,319 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres woren on inside edghe

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,708 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,530 miles

front discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,867 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,916 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 29,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,205 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 23,205 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,759 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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CW52 EBO is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CW52 EBO, 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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CW52 EBO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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