CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD02 HEV

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,133 mi
Last recorded90,133 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 HEV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,133 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,133 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,804 miles

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

coolant level low

o/s / n/s front floor sections slightly corroded

o/s / n/s front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

outer sills not clearly visible

Fail 13 Sep 2013 85,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

coolant level low

o/s / n/s front floor sections slightly corroded

o/s / n/s front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

outer sills not clearly visible

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,825 miles

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

o/s / n/s outer sills not visible due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2012 80,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s / n/s outer sills not visible due to covers fitted

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,555 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 73,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,534 miles

Battery insecure

Body kit preventing full inspection of outer sills

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 67,534 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Body kit preventing full inspection of outer sills

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,274 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,964 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 54,964 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,473 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 48,473 miles

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

rear wiper not clearing screen

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
Full MG ZS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD02 HEV is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD02 HEV?

You can check the full history of AD02 HEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD02 HEV registered?

AD02 HEV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is AD02 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 HEV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD02 HEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD02 HEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.