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BX02 VWR

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,357 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi shows slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,174 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front exhaust flexi shows slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,197 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre n/s/f wearing on edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre n/s/f wearing on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,196 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on sides of tread

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,919 miles

nearside front brake slight bind.

oil level on min

front brake discs shoowing signs of advanced wear

outer sills covered by plastic trim[tester advise only]

Pass 4 Jun 2011 48,082 miles

Battery insecure

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE IN VARIOUS PANELS.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,343 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 40,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

offside rear disc corroded

offside service & parking brake slight low effort

Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 33,895 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,777 miles

no battery clamp fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,344 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 VWR is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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