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DE52 DTU

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,755 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 85,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 77,434 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,528 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 66,528 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 56,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 49,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,810 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,350 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 DTU is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DTU, 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 DE52 DTU registered?

DE52 DTU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is DE52 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 DTU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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