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DA51 VGY

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VGY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 113,668 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 113,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,889 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,731 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 87,757 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 86,756 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 73,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,891 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 63,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and Nearside front ABS rings split

Pass 22 Dec 2005 63,937 miles

Offside and Nearside front ABS rings split

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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DA51 VGY 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 63.6%.

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 DA51 VGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA51 VGY registered?

DA51 VGY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is DA51 VGY safe to buy?

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