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BJ02 WMU

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,504 mi
Last recorded128,504 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 WMU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 128,504 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 128,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 117,801 miles

covers and under-trays obscuring view

slight corrosion to the under-carriage

Fail 18 Jun 2016 117,801 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

covers and under-trays obscuring view

slight corrosion to the under-carriage

Fail 11 May 2015 107,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 107,162 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 97,681 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,560 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 2 May 2013 86,481 miles

o/s tail light needed a tap to work during test.

Pass 9 May 2012 75,387 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

covers on sills

front brake discs slightly out of true

fuel filter very rusty

n/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 7 May 2011 75,063 miles

SRS lamp on

both rear tyres slightly distorted

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

Fail 7 May 2011 75,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS lamp on

both rear tyres slightly distorted

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear brake disc overheated

offside front floor corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded & pitted

Pass 8 May 2010 73,536 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

air bag light on

rear discs surface rust

Pass 2 May 2009 59,047 miles

front pads low

Fail 2 May 2009 59,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads low

Pass 10 May 2008 42,891 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 42,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded

Nearside front and offsidefront reluctor rings cracked causing ABS to operate incorectly

Pass 10 May 2007 30,212 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 30,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 21,502 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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BJ02 WMU is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BJ02 WMU, 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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BJ02 WMU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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