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SL02 VRT

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 VRT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,617 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 8 Aug 2013 97,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2012 93,362 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 93,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,790 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 85,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,891 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 55,891 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,140 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 47,480 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blabe torn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,033 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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SL02 VRT is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL02 VRT, 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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SL02 VRT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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