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AY02 LWK

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,119 mi
Last recorded64,119 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LWK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,119 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,480 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 61,480 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Note n/s front tyre sidewall condition

Note rear no plate condition (replace soon)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 45,074 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,045 miles

n/s/f abs reluctor ring split

n/s/f outer door handel loose in door

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,123 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

N/S/F outer door handle very poor condition but still operates

Rear no plate beginning to de-laminate

Fail 6 Mar 2008 36,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

N/S/F outer door handle very poor condition but still operates

Rear no plate beginning to de-laminate

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,124 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,124 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,512 miles

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

Front and rear badges poor condition

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 25,512 miles

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

Front and rear badges poor condition

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AY02 LWK is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY02 LWK, 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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AY02 LWK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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