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T31 MUS

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 MUS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 84,783 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 84,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,006 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 76,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 70,220 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 61,082 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 61,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,672 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,567 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2007 41,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,520 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly squealing and disc rusty

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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T31 MUS is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T31 MUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T31 MUS?

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What year was T31 MUS registered?

T31 MUS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is T31 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 MUS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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