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EF52 NYT

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,163 mi
Last recorded65,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 NYT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,163 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,856 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,370 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 41,370 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,861 miles

O/S/R brake disc very rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,861 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/R brake disc very rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 38,234 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,653 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 35,653 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,032 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 31,032 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,031 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 27,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 22,268 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 22,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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EF52 NYT is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EF52 NYT, 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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EF52 NYT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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