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CA02 LXG

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 LXG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,136 miles

sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 13 Nov 2024 99,130 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering marked with chalk (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 23 Aug 2024 99,116 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 97,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,064 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion under all vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2022 95,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion under all vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,740 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside rear - inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front - subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,818 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,008 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,008 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,069 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,068 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,451 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,451 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,754 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,439 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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CA02 LXG is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA02 LXG, 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 CA02 LXG registered?

CA02 LXG is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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