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VK52 ZDU

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,599 mi
Last recorded48,599 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 ZDU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 48,599 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi worn exharst

Fail 13 May 2019 48,599 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi worn exharst

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,390 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 44,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,692 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 41,692 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 39,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,494 miles

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,733 miles

nearside front door handle slightly loose but working

Fail 15 Jun 2012 37,732 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front door handle slightly loose but working

Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,130 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 29,828 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 26,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 15,961 miles

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

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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VK52 ZDU is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK52 ZDU, 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 VK52 ZDU registered?

VK52 ZDU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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