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AV52 EXN

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 EXN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,048 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 115,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 106,118 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 106,118 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 91,926 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 78,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,188 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,802 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 53,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2007 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2007 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,237 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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AV52 EXN is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV52 EXN, 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 AV52 EXN registered?

AV52 EXN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is AV52 EXN safe to buy?

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