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BG02 WUC

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,322 mi
Last recorded68,322 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WUC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 67,941 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,841 miles

Engine Coolant Low.

Nearside Rear Axle Bush Deteriorating But Not Excessive Movement.

Nearside Rear Brake Tight To Turn.

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

Offside Rear Door Outer Handle Insecure But Side Able To Open And Close The Door Normally.

Plastic Covers Fitted To Both Outer Sills.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 58,841 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Coolant Low.

Nearside Rear Axle Bush Deteriorating But Not Excessive Movement.

Nearside Rear Brake Tight To Turn.

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

Offside Rear Door Outer Handle Insecure But Side Able To Open And Close The Door Normally.

Plastic Covers Fitted To Both Outer Sills.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,910 miles

sill protection fitted

N/s/f tyre weraing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 43,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 40,685 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 35,384 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 35,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 29,059 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 29,059 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 23,862 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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BG02 WUC is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG02 WUC, 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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BG02 WUC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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