CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH52 JCJ

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,799 mi
Last recorded87,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 JCJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,339 miles

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

both front lower and n/s/f upper balljoint locking pins missing when fitted as standard

Fail 26 Mar 2014 87,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower and n/s/f upper balljoint locking pins missing when fitted as standard

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,329 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 83,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,809 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,646 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)

offside front a.b.s ring cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,748 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
Full MG ZS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH52 JCJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH52 JCJ, 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

How do I check the history of YH52 JCJ?

You can check the full history of YH52 JCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH52 JCJ registered?

YH52 JCJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is YH52 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH52 JCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH52 JCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH52 JCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.