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YX52 VPK

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,768 mi
Last recorded123,768 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 VPK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,768 miles

both rear tyres close to limit on inner edge/ns got nail in it

fuel lines heavily corroded

nsr seatbelt slight trapmark

Fail 22 Sep 2014 123,529 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit on inner edge/ns got nail in it

fuel lines heavily corroded

nsr seatbelt slight trapmark

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 111,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

poss inner front pads getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,904 miles

both rear tyre have nails in them

engine light on

nsr and centre seatbelts have slight trapmarks

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,513 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,577 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 70,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,090 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,565 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,029 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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YX52 VPK is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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