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CP02 WMM

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 WMM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 118,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle drive shaft (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,782 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,415 miles

slight pereshing in n/s and o/s/rear trailing arm bushes

surfac e cut on outer wall of n/s/rear tyre

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coatings

unable to check outersills due to side panels fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 101,407 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight pereshing in n/s and o/s/rear trailing arm bushes

surfac e cut on outer wall of n/s/rear tyre

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coatings

unable to check outersills due to side panels fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 80,761 miles

215/40/17 fitted to rear wheels 205/40/17 fitted to front wheels

o/s front outer cv gaiter perishing

o/s front tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s front, top suspension ball joint

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2009 80,757 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

215/40/17 fitted to rear wheels 205/40/17 fitted to front wheels

o/s front outer cv gaiter perishing

o/s front tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s front, top suspension ball joint

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,104 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 68,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 56,557 miles

exhaust system rusty

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2005 50,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 50,325 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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CP02 WMM is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CP02 WMM, 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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CP02 WMM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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