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AU02 VLR

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,345 mi
Last recorded95,345 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VLR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,345 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,343 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 77,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 68,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen cracked across bottom o/s

Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,718 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 24,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VLR is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU02 VLR, 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 AU02 VLR registered?

AU02 VLR is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AU02 VLR safe to buy?

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