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YH52 ZXT

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT BACK PLATE DAMAGED AND DENTED

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,941 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,689 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 42,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Flat spot on nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 29,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 17,099 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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YH52 ZXT is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXT, 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 YH52 ZXT registered?

YH52 ZXT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is YH52 ZXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH52 ZXT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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