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AY02 WZL

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,471 mi
Last recorded112,471 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,471 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 112,471 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Fail 25 May 2011 109,347 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 May 2011 109,347 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 105,898 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 105,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 27 May 2009 101,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2007 96,997 miles

altinator bearing noisey

Pass 19 Jun 2006 94,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 90,406 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 WZL is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

AY02 WZL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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