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EA52 KFW

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 KFW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,628 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 57,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 55,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 55,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,522 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,394 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 55,394 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,496 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 53,907 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 53,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,364 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 52,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,892 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up

offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,892 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking up

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,951 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,528 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 49,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,308 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front disc's worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

frontr disc's worn

Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,567 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 41,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,938 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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EA52 KFW is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EA52 KFW, 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 EA52 KFW registered?

EA52 KFW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is EA52 KFW safe to buy?

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