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YX52 XET

2002 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,381 mi
Last recorded34,381 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 XET
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2013 34,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2013 34,381 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,320 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear door handles missing ,can be opened from inside

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,230 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,145 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

no external handles fitted to rear doors

Pass 21 May 2007 30,616 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,106 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 27,106 miles

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

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 XET is a 2002 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XET, 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 YX52 XET registered?

YX52 XET is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YX52 XET safe to buy?

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