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YF52 WXA

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,648 mi
Last recorded76,648 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WXA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,648 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads low

both front floors and both rear inner sills corroded

both rear brake discs pitted and worn pads low

drivers door dificult to open in and out both handles broken

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s door mirror insecure

o/s rear indicator discoloured

o/s rear tyre low tread

Fail 30 Mar 2017 76,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped pads low

both front floors and both rear inner sills corroded

both rear brake discs pitted and worn pads low

drivers door dificult to open in and out both handles broken

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s door mirror insecure

o/s rear indicator discoloured

o/s rear tyre low tread

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,431 miles

both rear inner sills and front jacking points starting to corrode

child seats fitted

drivers door difficult to open inside and outside

front and rear brake discs worn and all brake pads appear low

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear indicator discoloured

outer sill covers fitted

slight interaction in rear lights

Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,421 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear inner sills and front jacking points starting to corrode

child seats fitted

drivers door difficult to open inside and outside

front and rear brake discs worn and all brake pads appear low

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear indicator discoloured

outer sill covers fitted

slight interaction in rear lights

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front outer tyre sidewall cracking up

offside inner front door handle missing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front outer tyre sidewall cracking up

offside inner front door handle missing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,375 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,511 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,511 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,737 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,089 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 25,509 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,509 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,384 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,743 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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YF52 WXA is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF52 WXA, 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 YF52 WXA registered?

YF52 WXA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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