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WJ52 AUK

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 AUK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,076 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 100,392 miles

rear n/s tyre worn on innre edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,392 miles

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

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

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

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

rear n/s tyre worn on innre edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic outter sill covers fitted

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic outter sill covers fitted

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,322 miles

ADVICE FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT ON OUTSIDE EDGES.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,667 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,659 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,003 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 41,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise all tyres are edged and show signs of deterioration

advise wiper blades poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,780 miles

advise all tyres are edged and show signs of deterioration

advise wiper blades poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2007 28,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 28,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,985 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 16,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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WJ52 AUK is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ52 AUK, 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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WJ52 AUK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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