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YH52 KXF

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 KXF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2018 101,293 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal spongy to the feel, but not effecting RBT performance

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S/R tyre cracked & perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Worn inner. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S/R tyre cracked & perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Worn inner. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,616 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 88,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor to sill (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,498 miles

inner sidewalls perished on rear tyres

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2015 82,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner sidewalls perished on rear tyres

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,475 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,358 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 62,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,987 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,859 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,933 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,283 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre but not showing cords.

srs light on.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut to o/s/f tyre but not showing cords.

srs light on.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,716 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 39,714 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,945 miles

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

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

front spoiler damaged ?

Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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YH52 KXF is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YH52 KXF, 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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YH52 KXF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 20 October 2002.

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