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VO52 XOU

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 XOU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 96,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 96,885 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 96,698 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 96,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 96,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 95,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,176 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,392 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,305 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)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

offside rear tyre perished

srs light on

Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,305 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

offside rear tyre perished

srs light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,846 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r foot brake effort slightly low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,549 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 59,316 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 59,313 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

nail in tyre

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 XOU is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

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

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