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DY02 XSL

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,280 mi
Last recorded61,280 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XSL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,280 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,275 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 10 May 2010 55,294 miles

GEARBOX LEAKING OIL

Fail 6 May 2010 55,290 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

GEARBOX LEAKING OIL

Pass 21 May 2009 50,734 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,988 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 35,924 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 35,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 18,501 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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DY02 XSL is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY02 XSL, 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 DY02 XSL registered?

DY02 XSL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is DY02 XSL safe to buy?

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