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CA51 VPK

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,892 mi
Last recorded121,892 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 VPK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 121,892 miles

NSR-tyre fitted incorrect inside face is on outside

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 121,892 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

NSR-tyre fitted incorrect inside face is on outside

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,780 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 117,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 117,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,123 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

o\s and n\s front floor weak on surface

outer sill covers fitted

rear anti roll bar mounting points weak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,090 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,926 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,006 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,006 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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CA51 VPK is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA51 VPK, 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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CA51 VPK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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