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YB52 HVZ

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,916 mi
Last recorded111,916 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 HVZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 111,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 111,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,679 miles

alternator is faulty-it causes the lights to flicker.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 100,672 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

alternator is faulty-it causes the lights to flicker.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,186 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,584 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,058 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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YB52 HVZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YB52 HVZ, 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 YB52 HVZ registered?

YB52 HVZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is YB52 HVZ safe to buy?

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