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SN52 TZS

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,097 mi
Last recorded135,097 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 TZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 135,097 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

fuel filler pipe corroded

slight movement in handbrake lever

stone chip in front windscreen

various suspension components and chassis components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 135,007 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

fuel filler pipe corroded

slight movement in handbrake lever

stone chip in front windscreen

various suspension components and chassis components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front floor pans surface corrosion

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2014 110,026 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front floor pans surface corrosion

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,841 miles

Off side front to rear brake pipe rusty.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 97,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Off side front to rear brake pipe rusty.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,346 miles

Front to rear brake pipes rusty.

Near side rear brake caliper looks damp but no obvious leak detected.

Rear tyres losing shape.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,240 miles

Battery insecure

Radiator in a poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2011 72,188 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Radiator in a poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,596 miles

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

c.l 117809

centre exhaust very rusty

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,053 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel bearing feels slight rough when rotated

Fail 7 Dec 2009 47,053 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel bearing feels slight rough when rotated

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 19,023 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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SN52 TZS is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SN52 TZS, 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 SN52 TZS registered?

SN52 TZS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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