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AD02 HFC

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,897 mi
Last recorded39,897 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 HFC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 8 Aug 2013 39,885 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall split not exposing ply/cord

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,716 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 32,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,538 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 30,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,037 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 29,037 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,639 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 21,063 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 HFC is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

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

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