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AV02 DZW

2002 MG ZS

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 DZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on front floor

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2018 103,222 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped / worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2017 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped / worn

front number plate cracked

osr tyre sidewall perishing / cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,221 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 89,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 89,610 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 86,291 miles

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

both rear brake discs are worn and brake pads are getting low

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 86,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs are worn and brake pads are getting low

exhaust back box heavily corroded

osr tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,273 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

alternator not charging-not allowing emmissions test

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

Pass 17 May 2012 79,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 67,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 60,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 51,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 48,532 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish[205/50/16v]

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,532 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish[205/50/16v]

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,263 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 42,263 miles

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

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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AV02 DZW is a 2002 MG ZS in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV02 DZW, 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 AV02 DZW registered?

AV02 DZW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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