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YJ52 RCN

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RCN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 78,788 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point and sub frame mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front half of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,465 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,278 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,472 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 68,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,587 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 63,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,525 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 33,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 25,825 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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YJ52 RCN is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ52 RCN, 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

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What year was YJ52 RCN registered?

YJ52 RCN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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