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VX52 ZDS

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

183,937 mi
Last recorded183,937 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 ZDS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 183,937 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 183,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 179,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 179,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 169,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 162,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 162,057 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,775 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 148,627 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 134,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 134,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,457 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 124,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 120,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 120,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 101,880 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 85,212 miles

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

rear discs lipped

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,603 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,899 miles

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

corrosion spots on underside of vehicle and rear inner sills

heavy wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

srs light on

water damage to front number plate

wiper/washer switchy faulty.Needs attention

Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion spots on underside of vehicle and rear inner sills

heavy wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

srs light on

water damage to front number plate

wiper/washer switchy faulty.Needs attention

Pass 22 Sep 2007 49,987 miles

see advisory sheet 930725867249

Fail 22 Sep 2007 49,987 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

battery insecure

both front headlight aims on lower limits

both front lower ball joint dust covers split no movement found at time of test

exhaust heavly corroded in placses

front number plate water damaged

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f outer cv gaitor age cracking

o/s/f spot light insecure

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

srs light on dash

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,007 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 ZDS is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZDS, 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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VX52 ZDS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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