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CF02 EFH

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

225,271 mi
Last recorded225,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 EFH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 225,271 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 222,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail(s) engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper door hinge/pin worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slight uneven wear/stepped out

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trail arm bushes badly worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension component(s) heavily corroded i.e shock absorbers, coil springs & arms

extensive welding repairs covered in body sealer unable to fully inspect

plastic outer sill cover(s) fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2019 222,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis-to-floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking filler neck porous (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arches both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail(s) engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper door hinge/pin worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slight uneven wear/stepped out

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension component(s) heavily corroded i.e shock absorbers, coil springs & arms

plastic outer sill cover(s) fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2018 219,824 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towing eye brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around inner suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 219,824 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Around battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both levelers moving up and down constantly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towing eye brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around inner suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 215,948 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 215,939 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe burst during test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 213,754 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 210,687 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 210,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 204,642 miles

Front exhaust braket corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 198,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi bracket broken

Pass 31 Dec 2012 192,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2012 192,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine over heating during emissions test

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2011 185,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines corroded slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2011 185,824 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines corroded slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2010 173,120 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 173,120 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 156,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 156,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 134,749 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 115,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 82,254 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CF02 EFH is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CF02 EFH, 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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CF02 EFH is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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