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EG51 DYO

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,648 mi
Last recorded51,648 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG51 DYO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,648 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 51,639 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,868 miles

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 43,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 43,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both front tyres slightly perished

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

Offside wiper blade torn

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

Pass 12 May 2014 43,564 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

anti freeze leak at thermostat hose

Fail 1 May 2014 43,564 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

anti freeze leak at thermostat hose

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre has slight uneven ware

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front jacking point slighty corroded

nearside front steering gaiter perishing

nearside front top susp arm dust cover split

offside front chassis leg(see from under bonnet slight corrosion)

offside front jacking point slight corroded

rear brake disks slighty corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 30,474 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front jacking point slighty corroded

nearside front steering gaiter perishing

nearside front top susp arm dust cover split

offside front chassis leg(see from under bonnet slight corrosion)

offside front jacking point slight corroded

rear brake disks slighty corroded

wire rubbing on offside front inner cv boot

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,881 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,406 miles

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

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

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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EG51 DYO is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EG51 DYO, 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 EG51 DYO registered?

EG51 DYO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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