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SG52 ZZX

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,616 mi
Last recorded79,616 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 ZZX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2015 79,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

altenator belt spliting

corrosion to front of floor pans both sides

exhaust blow from front flexi joint

nearside front wheel hard to turn by hand

oil leak from oil filter

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,700 miles

N/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS ON SIDE WALLS BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,700 miles

N/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS ON SIDE WALLS BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,587 miles

O/s and n/s front brake discs inner friction surface in poor condition

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,587 miles

O/s and n/s front brake discs inner friction surface in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2012 69,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 65,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near sde rear brake slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,799 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,796 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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SG52 ZZX is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SG52 ZZX, 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 SG52 ZZX registered?

SG52 ZZX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SG52 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 ZZX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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