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AY02 RWU

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,967 mi
Last recorded118,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 118,967 miles

srs light on drivers pretensioner pulled in

Fail 16 Jan 2012 118,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light on drivers pretensioner pulled in

Pass 13 Jan 2011 111,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs light showing brake fluid low front pads low slight exhaust blow oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 96,797 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 20 Feb 2008 85,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,183 miles

slight brake bind on the n/s/r

Fail 1 Feb 2006 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight brake bind on the n/s/r

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 RWU is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

AY02 RWU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is AY02 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 RWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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