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VX52 FXT

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,737 mi
Last recorded122,737 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 FXT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 122,737 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2017 113,888 miles

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

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

brake pedal worn

front number plate damage

Pass 6 May 2016 104,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 104,357 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 94,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 19 May 2015 94,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2014 84,560 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 84,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 74,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,968 miles

Offside Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 57,889 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,184 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 51,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 45,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,577 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 29,190 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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VX52 FXT is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX52 FXT, 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 VX52 FXT registered?

VX52 FXT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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