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YR52 JHY

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,673 mi
Last recorded93,673 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 JHY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 93,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

n/s/r ABS protection shield corroded

offside front head light internal loose

Fail 22 Nov 2014 93,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

coolant level low

n/s/r ABS protection shield corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,830 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,017 miles

advisories/ rear no plate destorted/ radiator corroded/ fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,003 miles

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

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

advisories/ rear no plate destorted/ radiator corroded/ fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,764 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 67,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,182 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,920 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,263 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,773 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,276 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,887 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 JHY is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

YR52 JHY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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