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DA02 JPF

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 JPF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,980 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 580,435 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 580,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,476 miles

Both front outer cv boots deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,476 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front outer cv boots deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,472 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2014 69,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,927 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 64,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,644 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs excessively worn

both washers weak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,544 miles

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

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

both offside tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,402 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,246 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,165 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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DA02 JPF is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DA02 JPF, 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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DA02 JPF is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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