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CA02 UTX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,554 mi
Last recorded133,554 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 UTX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 133,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 127,840 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 127,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 123,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 123,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 119,869 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 113,162 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 113,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 105,242 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 104,895 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 98,482 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

rear section of front to rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion, advisable to clean & grease

Fail 30 May 2009 98,482 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

rear brakes have judder

rear section of front to rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion, advisable to clean & grease

Pass 21 Jun 2008 92,094 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,930 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,931 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,523 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 UTX is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

CA02 UTX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is CA02 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 UTX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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