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WX52 XSN

2002 MG Zs+

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,045 mi
Last recorded115,045 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zs+52,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 XSN
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,045 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 115,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,739 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 110,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,738 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 103,899 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,729 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 100,726 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,039 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,149 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 91,345 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs slightly corroded / scored

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,419 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 84,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,863 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,757 miles

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

O/S REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,347 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 60,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,265 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,133 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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WX52 XSN is a 2002 MG Zs+ in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,983 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 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX52 XSN, 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 WX52 XSN registered?

WX52 XSN is a 2002 MG Zs+, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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