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YS52 VSJ

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,534 mi
Last recorded93,534 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VSJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,534 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 93,442 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,403 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,448 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,500 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)

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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YS52 VSJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS52 VSJ, 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 YS52 VSJ registered?

YS52 VSJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is YS52 VSJ safe to buy?

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