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YM52 HXJ

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,104 mi
Last recorded105,104 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 HXJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 105,104 miles

bind to o/s/f brake.

o/s outer cv gaiter cracked.

oil around engine and gearbox.

outer sills covered in trim.

rear axle bushes perished.

underbody corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 105,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bind to o/s/f brake.

o/s outer cv gaiter cracked.

o/s park brake effort poor.

oil around engine and gearbox.

outer sills covered in trim.

rear axle bushes perished.

underbody corroded.

windscreen cracked in zone b but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,603 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 95,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

plastic trims fitted to sills

Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

plastic trims fitted to sills

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,327 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

offside front brake slightly binding

plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes parting bonding

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 33,877 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,480 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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YM52 HXJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM52 HXJ, 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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YM52 HXJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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