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YX52 CSZ

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 CSZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side and off side front headlights have a weak pattern, need cleaning

Fail 22 Sep 2021 88,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

near side and off side front headlights have a weak pattern, need cleaning

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring/inner sill has been welded and is corroding again (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch chassis getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring/inner sill has been welded but its starting to get very corroded again. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 86,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring/inner sill has been welded and is corroding again (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch chassis getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring/inner sill has been welded but its starting to get very corroded again. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level on minimum

Pass 1 Sep 2018 68,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 68,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 53,621 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 53,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s fropnt tyre damaged on outer sidewall but no corgs visible

Fail 31 Aug 2016 41,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s fropnt tyre damaged on outer sidewall but no corgs visible

Pass 17 Oct 2015 39,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,866 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 37,866 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,736 miles

slight corrosion inside n/s front wheel arch.

slight corrosion inside o/s front wheel arch.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,946 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,890 miles

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,727 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Corrosion at nearside front and offside front floorpan.

Nearside front and offside front ABS reluctor rings cracked.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,359 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,068 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 18,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YX52 CSZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX52 CSZ, 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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YX52 CSZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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