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BT02 GHJ

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,301 mi
Last recorded148,301 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 GHJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 148,301 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 148,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake working but very weak

Pass 23 Oct 2019 135,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 117,445 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 116,821 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes coated in waxoyl

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,206 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 113,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipes coated in waxoyl

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,068 miles

Brake pipes coated in waxoyl

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,402 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F floor showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in waxoyl

side skirts fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2013 112,398 miles

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/F floor showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in waxoyl

side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,097 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,543 miles

battery light staying on dash

Fail 22 Dec 2011 109,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

battery light staying on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2011 106,798 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 98,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 98,095 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,001 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 87,000 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,622 miles

BAD CRACK ON INSIDE WALL OF O/S/FRONT TYRE MARKED WITH CHALK NOT SHOWING CORD.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,089 miles

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

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

very slight brake bind nearside rear.

Pass 18 Aug 2005 22,796 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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BT02 GHJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT02 GHJ, 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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BT02 GHJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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