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EF02 MHY

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,187 mi
Last recorded153,187 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 MHY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 153,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General Underside Corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Link Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 153,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Link Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 151,604 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f brake bind

rear brake discs corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2020 151,604 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads low

o/s/f brake bind

rear brake discs corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 148,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 143,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 131,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 128,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 122,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 116,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 110,463 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 102,276 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,335 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 84,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 74,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,661 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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EF02 MHY is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue 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 EF02 MHY, 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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EF02 MHY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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