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WA52 DTO

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 DTO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 87,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 53,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 38,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 19,054 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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WA52 DTO is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA52 DTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA52 DTO registered?

WA52 DTO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WA52 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 DTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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