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AE02 MYC

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,063 mi
Last recorded111,063 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MYC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,063 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor / chassis sections rusty (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear undersills rusty (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes slight binding

engine warning light on dash

Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,063 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor / chassis sections rusty (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear undersills rusty (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes slight binding

engine warning light on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2015 107,382 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine warning light on dash

very slight brake pedal creep when under preasure

Fail 20 Nov 2015 107,129 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay rusty (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal slightly spongy and travel

engine warning light on dash

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 28 Nov 2014 103,031 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine warning light on dash

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 21 Dec 2013 98,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet cable/catches slightly stiff

engine warning light on dash

rear exhaust flange/silencer pipe rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2013 98,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet cable/catches slightly stiff

engine warning light on dash

rear exhaust flange/silencer pipe rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,300 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front flexy exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

mil lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 88,209 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

n/s rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 82,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine manegement lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2010 82,421 miles

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

advise engine manegement lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,195 miles

Offside front wiper blade split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,736 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,689 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 48,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,697 miles

front number plate slightly insecure

o/s & n/s front tyres 3mm & cutting out on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,909 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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AE02 MYC is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE02 MYC, 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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AE02 MYC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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