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CW02 TKD

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,806 mi
Last recorded113,806 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 TKD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 113,806 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

N/S front & O/S rear & N/S rear tyres starting to deterate

Nuts on roof spoiler missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Roof by tail gate corroded

front floor sections starting to corroded

worning lights on dash on

Fail 9 Apr 2013 112,981 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Door ajar light on dash illuminated.

Engine management light staying on.

Exhaust manifold heatsheild corroded and insecure.

N/S front + O/S and N/S rear tyres are starting to perish on edges.

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

Nuts missing on boot spoiler, both sides.

O/S and N/S front floor to sill sections are starting to corrode.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Roof starting to corrode by N/S rear tailgate hinge.

Socket found on top of radiator. Placed in passenger footwell.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,461 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant radiator deteriorated

oil level very low on arrival 2 lts added

Pass 26 Mar 2011 97,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2010 92,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2009 87,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,463 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,625 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 75,625 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension 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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CW02 TKD is a 2002 MG ZS in Red 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 CW02 TKD, 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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CW02 TKD is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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