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VX52 MPZ

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,244 mi
Last recorded96,244 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 MPZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2009 96,244 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,244 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 83,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,274 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 70,274 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S and O/S sills not inspected .Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,424 miles

N/S and O/S sills not tested . Plastic sill covers fitted

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 MPZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VX52 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

VX52 MPZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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