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BX02 NWH

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,020 mi
Last recorded69,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 NWH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 69,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,257 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,389 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,401 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,401 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 47,566 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 47,565 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,766 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 37,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,240 miles

A.b.s. ring split on o/s/f hub not affecting system operation yet

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,841 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 26,816 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,391 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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BX02 NWH is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BX02 NWH, 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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BX02 NWH is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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