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SN52 UYM

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,826 mi
Last recorded113,826 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 113,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,373 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 95,306 miles

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

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

brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,306 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,348 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 91,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,382 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 77,381 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 66,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,677 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 56,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 50,906 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 50,906 miles

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 UYM 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 58.8%.

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 SN52 UYM, 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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SN52 UYM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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