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AY02 AEV

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AEV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 108,591 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,078 miles

No rear seat fitted,no rear sealt belts fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2015 102,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 96,522 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 86,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 86,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 77,716 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 77,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,380 miles

Front tyres have some wear on inner treads.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,028 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,318 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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AY02 AEV is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY02 AEV, 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 AY02 AEV registered?

AY02 AEV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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