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DV02 WAE

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,071 mi
Last recorded120,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 WAE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 120,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake hose ferules corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank seam corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 11 Jun 2020 118,915 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake 17% just on pass limit

Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,065 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake just met limit 17%

Pass 25 Jun 2018 116,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,955 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 114,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,047 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 108,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,940 miles

Nearside and offsid efront brake sightly binding

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,849 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 37,288 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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DV02 WAE is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV02 WAE, 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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DV02 WAE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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