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AD02 HDV

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,118 mi
Last recorded162,118 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 HDV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 162,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 140,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 140,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,920 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 111,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 111,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

vechile has a bad earth causing dimming of dash lights and no plates lights etc

Fail 1 Apr 2008 61,808 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 53,630 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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AD02 HDV is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AD02 HDV, 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 AD02 HDV registered?

AD02 HDV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is AD02 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 HDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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