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VO52 MVN

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,475 mi
Last recorded38,475 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 MVN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 38,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor and floor to sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor and floor to sill

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 37,592 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe and metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to floor sections

exhaust front flexi separating

oil leak on g/box

Fail 14 Sep 2023 37,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe and metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to floor sections

exhaust front flexi separating

oil leak on g/box

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust downpipe flexi separating

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 36,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust downpipe flexi separating

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust downpipe flexi separating

front pads getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2020 34,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 against 205/50/16 allround and has been runflat sidewall damage (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust downpipe flexi separating

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 33,263 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 31,736 miles

Nearside Front surface cracks in tyre

Offside Front surface cracks in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,458 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,606 miles

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded .

offside front abs ring broken .

Fail 17 Sep 2015 26,606 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded .

offside front abs ring broken .

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,849 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 17,849 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 9,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 2,785 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 1,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 1,224 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 MVN is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

VO52 MVN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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