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SE52 EYX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,325 mi
Last recorded114,325 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 EYX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,325 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2015 114,311 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 10,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,614 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,488 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,488 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,039 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 85,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,986 miles

offside rear tyre has cut to sidewall on inside

Fail 24 Oct 2008 67,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,827 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 60,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,747 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,680 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 38,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SE52 EYX is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SE52 EYX, 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 SE52 EYX registered?

SE52 EYX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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