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DE52 AFA

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,948 mi
Last recorded49,948 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 AFA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,948 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 49,948 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,973 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 32,217 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,699 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 AFA is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE52 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

DE52 AFA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is DE52 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 AFA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE52 AFA have outstanding finance?

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