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CA02 UTF

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,391 mi
Last recorded64,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 UTF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,391 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f c.v boots slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,391 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f c.v boots slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 59,643 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

S.R.S. Warning light on

Fail 2 May 2012 59,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 53,479 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 53,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED (215/45/17)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,635 miles

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN

Fail 12 Oct 2009 47,635 miles

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 39,895 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 39,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,141 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,164 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 UTF is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CA02 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

CA02 UTF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is CA02 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 UTF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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