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DE52 AEA

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,146 mi
Last recorded50,146 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 AEA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

petrol neck

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,936 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 47,936 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,696 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,764 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,764 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,786 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,747 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,368 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 21,368 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 14,205 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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DE52 AEA is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 DE52 AEA, 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 DE52 AEA registered?

DE52 AEA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DE52 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 AEA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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