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AY02 RXO

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,387 mi
Last recorded158,387 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 RXO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 158,387 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 158,387 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 149,371 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 149,371 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Fail 15 Apr 2011 133,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal high

front brake discs slight worn

rear brake discs slight corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 133,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal high

front brake discs slight worn

rear brake discs slight corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 119,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 98,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 98,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,507 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 RXO is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

AY02 RXO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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