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DE02 CYA

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 CYA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,553 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,640 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,621 miles

Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to tyre being driven while flat (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,557 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,639 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wings

Corrosion to nearside front outer floor

Heavy corrosion to offside front outer floor, just outside prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 86,639 miles

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)

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

Corrosion to both front inner wings

Corrosion to nearside front outer floor

Heavy corrosion to offside front outer floor, just outside prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 86,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 789,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,771 miles

exhaust system is corroded around joints, mounts and welds

front brake disc inner faces are slightly pitted

front exhaust flexi pipe is slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake dics back plate is corroded

o/s/r brake pipe is covered in grease

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,967 miles

exhaust flexi pipe is slightly deteriorated

exhaust system is corroded around joints, mounts and welds

o/s/f brake disc back plate is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,560 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,329 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside sills not fully tested due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside sills not fully tested due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,384 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inside edge slight undulations

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,526 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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DE02 CYA is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE02 CYA, 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 DE02 CYA registered?

DE02 CYA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is DE02 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 CYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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