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WN52 EAA

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,962 mi
Last recorded103,962 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 EAA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 103,962 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,983 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 97,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,945 miles

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Play found when suspension jacked up and suspension is barred (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 90,945 miles

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Play found when suspension jacked up and suspension is barred (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,202 miles

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes but more so at nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation When conducting imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes but more so at nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,541 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,358 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe along o/s inner wing (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,559 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,199 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 30,198 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 12,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 3,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 192 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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WN52 EAA is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WN52 EAA, 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 WN52 EAA registered?

WN52 EAA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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