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BL02 GYT

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,085 mi
Last recorded101,085 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GYT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 101,085 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 1 May 2018 101,085 miles

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear not allowing for brake test to be carried out (3.6.A.1)

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

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 95,656 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 95,656 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,522 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front floors corroding

o/s/f tyre wear to outer edge

windscreen chip and crack but not in drivers view of road ahead

Fail 8 Feb 2014 89,358 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front floors corroding

o/s/f tyre wear to outer edge

windscreen chip and crack but not in drivers view of road ahead

Pass 19 Jan 2013 77,683 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 70,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 60,691 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,453 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

offside front ABS reluctor ring cracked

offside rear disc corroded

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,595 miles

advise exhaust been patched n/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,020 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,225 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,434 miles

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

None standard performance rear exhaust box fitted

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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BL02 GYT is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL02 GYT, 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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BL02 GYT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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