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BX02 VWC

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,015 mi
Last recorded119,015 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VWC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 119,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r parking brake brake only met efficiency the system may require repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,072 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch covers insecure

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2019 115,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,873 miles

all 4 jacking points corroded

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,899 miles

n/s parking brake only made efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

oil leak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,103 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust rubbers broken

slight bind in both front wheels

Fail 1 Jun 2015 100,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust rubbers broken

slight bind in both front wheels

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front floor panals slighty corrored

both rear inner sills slighty corrored

off side front inner wing slighty corrored

Fail 24 May 2014 94,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front floor panals slighty corrored

both rear inner sills slighty corrored

off side front inner wing slighty corrored

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing o inner edges

offside front floor showing sings of corrosion

wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 23 Nov 2011 93,654 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing o inner edges

offside front floor showing sings of corrosion

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,591 miles

Brakes tested on tackle meter due too low valance, mud flaps and side skirts.

Long travel on parking brake.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,599 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 86,594 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,218 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

offside front A B S senser ring broken

offside front tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,222 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 63,222 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,088 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 49,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 35,559 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 VWC is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX02 VWC, 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 VWC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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