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C5 ADF

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,939 mi
Last recorded118,939 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ADF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,939 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 118,939 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 112,600 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 108,983 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs slightly pitted and scored and worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 108,983 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted and scored and worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 105,570 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 105,507 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 101,841 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 101,841 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,955 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 95,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 84,754 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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C5 ADF is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C5 ADF, 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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What year was C5 ADF registered?

C5 ADF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is C5 ADF safe to buy?

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