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SV52 NRN

2002 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,953 mi
Last recorded41,953 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 NRN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2253518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet release mechanism stiff in operation

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

corrosion of all underbody paneling and suspension components

offside washer jet inoperative

offside washer jet inoperative

Fail 20 Aug 2015 41,953 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2253518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet release mechanism stiff in operation

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

corrosion of all underbody paneling and suspension components

offside washer jet inoperative

offside washer jet inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,675 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 34,675 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,920 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 30,920 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,892 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 27,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 24,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,291 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,291 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 21,081 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 11,973 miles

Front 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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SV52 NRN is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NRN, 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 SV52 NRN registered?

SV52 NRN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is SV52 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 NRN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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