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AU02 KYK

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,027 mi
Last recorded106,027 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KYK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 106,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

engine overheated at end of emissions test

Pass 12 Aug 2016 100,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deterioated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,135 miles

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

nearside front jacking point slightly corroded

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

power steering has slight leak from joint or pipe

Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,135 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front jacking point slightly corroded

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

power steering has slight leak from joint or pipe

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,580 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine oil filter

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,118 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,890 miles

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,678 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,122 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,542 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 50,540 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,334 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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AU02 KYK is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU02 KYK, 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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AU02 KYK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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