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AX52 ASZ

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,469 mi
Last recorded103,469 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 ASZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 103,469 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2016 90,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,135 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust silencer/section corroded

flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald oinside edge, 205/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust silencer/section corroded

flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust sections badly corroded

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

offside wiper split

Fail 24 Sep 2014 60,523 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust sections badly corroded

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

offside wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,567 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 46,551 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,303 miles

nearside rear tyre wall slight cracks

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,422 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,444 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,416 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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AX52 ASZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue 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 AX52 ASZ, 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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AX52 ASZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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