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WX52 DHZ

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 DHZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 122,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,357 miles

n/s front outer cv boot perished

n/s front tyre on wear bars

oil filter very rusty

rear brake discs poor

Fail 30 Aug 2013 119,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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) DANGEROUS

n/s front outer cv boot perished

n/s front tyre on wear bars

n/s rear tyre on wear bars

oil filter very rusty

rear brake discs poor

Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,285 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 30 Aug 2011 91,054 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust pipe to rear silencer heavily corroded and looks weak

outer sill and inner arch covers fitted

slight abnormal wear to rear tyre inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,070 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,062 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 6 May 2009 53,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 52,243 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 52,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,885 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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WX52 DHZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WX52 DHZ, 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 WX52 DHZ registered?

WX52 DHZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is WX52 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 DHZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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