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YR52 GXS

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,139 mi
Last recorded69,139 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 GXS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,139 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 69,135 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play top to bottom check (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake effort slightly weak but probably due to new discs and pads not bedded in

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,628 miles

adv o/s/ front outer door handle

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

adv bonnet catch

adv n/r/ outer door handle

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv o/s/ front outter door handle insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,415 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

adv o/s/f door handle outter

Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,351 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

adv o/s/f door handle outter

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 25,084 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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YR52 GXS is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YR52 GXS, 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 YR52 GXS registered?

YR52 GXS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is YR52 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 GXS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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