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VO52 FCE

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 FCE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,352 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2015 62,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,475 miles

Small chip in zone A of windscreen.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 56,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear discs in poor condition.

Small chip in zone A of windscreen.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,037 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 24,427 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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VO52 FCE is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VO52 FCE, 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 VO52 FCE registered?

VO52 FCE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is VO52 FCE safe to buy?

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