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YN52 YWC

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 YWC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,218 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 115,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 108,359 miles

Both rear tyres very close to legal limit.

Offside cv boot starting to perish.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 108,359 miles

Both rear tyres very close to legal limit.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside cv boot starting to perish.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,069 miles

Offside rear tyre punctured.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,066 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre punctured.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,153 miles

Drivers seat cushion insecure.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 56,152 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers seat cushion insecure.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,002 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat back worn

front registration plate cracked

offside wing repeater lense cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2009 35,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat back worn

front registration plate cracked

offside wing repeater lense cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,822 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,067 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,778 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,590 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 15,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YN52 YWC is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YN52 YWC, 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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YN52 YWC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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