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AY02 RVM

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,862 mi
Last recorded138,862 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 138,862 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,829 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 134,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 130,289 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 124,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 124,446 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,976 miles

front o/s brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2014 117,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front o/s brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,044 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 112,044 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,573 miles

rear discs worn and scored

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn and scored

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2009 84,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,307 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,831 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 RVM is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY02 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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