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WF52 UPO

2002 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,352 mi
Last recorded165,352 miles
Recorded on12 May 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 UPO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2019 165,352 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 165,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle not present (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central coolant leak from heater valve

Offside Front fluid weeping by resovoir

Pass 14 Mar 2016 142,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,742 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,817 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 112,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 86,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,958 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,958 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 19,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 43,891 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/fheadlamp has no pattern

o/s/r outer door handle falls off when opened

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,891 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/fheadlamp has no pattern

o/s/r outer door handle falls off when opened

Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,168 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,850 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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WF52 UPO is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF52 UPO, 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 WF52 UPO registered?

WF52 UPO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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