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ST02 UBW

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,453 mi
Last recorded85,453 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 UBW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,453 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 85,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f door car is insecure and handle is missing - door opens by pulling cable

rear brakes boarderline pass - performance slightly weak

some corrosion on front floor areas - outer sills not checked due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,152 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,152 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper smear slightly

o/s/f door inner handle missing / broken making it difficult to open door from inside

o/s/f window will not go down

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,950 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise o/s/r tyre deteriorating/cracking

advise rear suspension trailing arm bushes de-bonding

advise slight o/s/f brake judder

Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine oil leaks

advise o/s/r tyre deteriorating/cracking

advise rear suspension trailing arm bushes de-bonding

advise slight o/s/f brake judder

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,569 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o s r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

o s r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,363 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 49,363 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,030 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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ST02 UBW is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ST02 UBW, 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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ST02 UBW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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