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AD02 HMJ

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,565 mi
Last recorded77,565 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,565 miles

battery insecure

blows from exhaust centre pipe

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 12 Sep 2012 77,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

blows from exhaust centre pipe

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,726 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,728 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,666 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,436 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wore on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,707 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,543 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,841 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 38,841 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 33,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 26,781 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 HMJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HMJ, 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

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What year was AD02 HMJ registered?

AD02 HMJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is AD02 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 HMJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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