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AV02 WEW

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WEW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch pedal rubber has worn through to metal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,772 miles

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

both outer c.v. gaitors perished

chassis and sill corroded

exhaust leak in centre section

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushs perished

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Dec 2013 67,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer c.v. gaitors perished

chassis and sill corroded

exhaust leak in centre section

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushs perished

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,439 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,978 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are corroded

n/s and o/s front ABS pick up rings are corroded and broken !

n/s/r tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner shoulder and is deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is excessively worn on inner shoulder and is deteriorated !

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 44,470 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,745 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 41,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 34,376 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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AV02 WEW is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WEW, 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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AV02 WEW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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