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AO02 FKW

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FKW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 78,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,947 miles

unable to test condition of outer sills, plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,256 miles

rear hanger rubbers insecure and deterioated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,256 miles

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

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

rear hanger rubbers insecure and deterioated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,030 miles

All tyres are worn on inside edges.

Nearside rear brake disc is slightly pitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

All tyres are worn on inside edges.

Front exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is supported ok.

Nearside rear brake disc is slightly pitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,128 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,704 miles

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

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

both rear tyres steping nsr worn to 2.mm

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,163 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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AO02 FKW is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO02 FKW, 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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AO02 FKW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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