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AE02 MZV

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,364 mi
Last recorded125,364 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MZV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 125,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 119,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 115,036 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 109,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,175 miles

parts of exhaust at rear getting a bit tender

some underside parts of vehicle in need of attention as getting rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2011 103,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 100,081 miles

front disc inner faces worn

rear suspension bushes cracking

slight noise from osf brake when wheel turned

Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf and both rear tyres cracked on outer shoulder and sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,069 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 89,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre side wall slightly scuffed

surface rust to all discs

Fail 30 Aug 2007 84,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre side wall slightly scuffed

surface rust to all discs

Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,256 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 MZV is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZV, 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 AE02 MZV registered?

AE02 MZV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is AE02 MZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 MZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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