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EF02 MKA

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,204 mi
Last recorded88,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn both edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,489 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,472 miles

malfuncion lamp iluminated

nsf-osf chassis/floor pans corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2015 76,379 miles

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

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

malfuncion lamp iluminated

nsf-osf chassis/floor pans corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,470 miles

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

upper suspension arm ball joint covers split

Fail 19 Jul 2014 68,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

upper suspension arm ball joint covers split

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,311 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 57,178 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,839 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,152 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS GETTING WEAK.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 44,152 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS GETTING WEAK.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,834 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F TYRE AGE CRACKING.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 40,834 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F TYRE AGE CRACKING.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,144 miles

N/S/F FLOOR PAN VERY RUSTY.

N/S/R BRAKE NOISY.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F FLOOR PAN VERY RUSTY.

N/S/R BRAKE NOISY.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,219 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edged

Fail 26 Jun 2008 36,219 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edged

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,824 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 31,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,413 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)

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 MKA is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF02 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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