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SL52 VYX

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,491 mi
Last recorded35,491 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 VYX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 35,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,274 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 34,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill heavily corroded.

Offside Front Inner sill heavily corroded.

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,024 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 32,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front jacking points

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,489 miles

both front jacking points corroded and soft

park brake on limit

Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake poor efficiency 17%

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.(offside front light bind)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,007 miles

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

plastic covers on brake pipes

plastic covers on sills

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,433 miles

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

sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 25,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 13,118 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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SL52 VYX is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL52 VYX, 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

How do I check the history of SL52 VYX?

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What year was SL52 VYX registered?

SL52 VYX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is SL52 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 VYX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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