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VA02 OPS

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 OPS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,472 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 90,560 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 90,560 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer An item not tested (Manual)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 65,982 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 65,912 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 61,287 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 61,095 miles

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

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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VA02 OPS is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA02 OPS, 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

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What year was VA02 OPS registered?

VA02 OPS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is VA02 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 OPS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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