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SV52 CTY

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

53,705 mi
Last recorded53,705 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 CTY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 52,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault connection under drivers seat (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 52,519 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 52,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,188 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 48,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side n/side inoperative and offside poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell - arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusty from being unused. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear footbrake efforts could be better

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded in places

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,906 miles

Offside Front footwell area corroded and weak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 47,884 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding not releasing fully (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front footwell area corroded and weak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,572 miles

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

parking brake efforts could be better

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

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

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better

Fail 8 Oct 2015 47,510 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,408 miles

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

front footwell areas are quite corroded

nearside parking brake effort could be better

reluctant to meet emission limits

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,839 miles

front footwell areas are quite rusty

nearside parking brake could be better

Fail 3 Oct 2013 46,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front footwell areas are quite rusty

nearside parking brake could be better

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

imballance at front brake readings. but within allowed limits

Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,870 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,210 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,736 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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SV52 CTY is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SV52 CTY, 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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SV52 CTY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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