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CP51 MBY

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,921 mi
Last recorded71,921 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 MBY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,921 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,527 miles

battery clamp loose

coolant level low

Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery clamp loose

coolant level low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 36,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,826 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,810 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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CP51 MBY is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP51 MBY, 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 CP51 MBY registered?

CP51 MBY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is CP51 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 MBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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