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WG52 XDE

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 XDE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,109 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 46,931 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,885 miles

Front washers jets weak one offside jet not working

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

Offside Front coil spring starting to corrode

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges not primary tread advise replacement

Fail 27 Jul 2017 38,764 miles

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

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

Front washers jets weak one offside jet not working

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

Offside Front coil spring starting to corrode

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges not primary tread advise replacement

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded on joint to rear silecer

front washer jets low on pressure

n/s front inner sill corroded

o/s front inner sill corroded

o\s\f brake slightly binding

rear silencer corroded on joint to centre pipe

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,843 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 31,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,718 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,144 miles

Front brake discs rusting on inner surface

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

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

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

Rear brake discs rusting

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,678 miles

Front brake discs rusting

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Rear brake discs rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,679 miles

Front and rear brake discs rusting

Front tyres worn low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,275 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,495 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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WG52 XDE is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG52 XDE, 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 WG52 XDE registered?

WG52 XDE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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