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CN02 XAX

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,869 mi
Last recorded177,869 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 XAX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 177,869 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)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 169,326 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 169,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 147,960 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 127,724 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

boot struts defective

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 127,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 May 2006 127,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

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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CN02 XAX is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CN02 XAX, 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 CN02 XAX registered?

CN02 XAX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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