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SX52 DVF

2002 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,633 mi
Last recorded117,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 DVF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 117,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,778 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,192 miles

BOTH FRONT ABS RELUCTOR RINGS ARE SPLIT.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,192 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT ABS RELUCTOR RINGS ARE SPLIT.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,186 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING SPLIT. BONNET LATCHES STICKING. ENGINE NOISE REQUIRES INVESTIGATED.

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,018 miles

SPARE WHEEL SOFT. ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED . NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING SPLIT. ENGINE NOISE FROM AUX. DRIVE BELT GUIDES OR PULLEYS.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,903 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 27,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise:all tyres perished on sidewall to tread area

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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SX52 DVF is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX52 DVF, 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 SX52 DVF registered?

SX52 DVF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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