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AJ02 HZF

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HZF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 68,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked Both sides, ( split pins missing ). (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On the outer side of chassis leg, ( behind wheel ). (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure Clamp is missing. (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Central Front Lower The first exhaust mounting on engine is damaged due corrosion.

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Both sides on under part of body next seals and sub frame, superficial corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded. (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Little metal plate loose on top of starter motor, ( can be dangerous if make contact between connections ).

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure The corner part of bumper. ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust box chaffing on anti roll bar .

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens is broken, no direct light to the back. (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,912 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,011 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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AJ02 HZF is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ02 HZF, 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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AJ02 HZF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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