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AD02 HNC

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,737 mi
Last recorded66,737 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,737 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 66,736 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,121 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

centre exhaust box corroded

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,968 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

heavy corrossion on exhaust centre linkpipe

nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2008 47,476 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,476 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,516 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 42,516 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,820 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 36,810 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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 HNC is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HNC, 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 HNC registered?

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

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