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VE02 FRX

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,577 mi
Last recorded132,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 FRX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2021 132,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 126,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2019 116,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,525 miles

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,007 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2016 82,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,097 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear silencer and small crack appearing in centre silencer

Heavy rust to front floors,Osf chassis leg,rear chassis & cross member and rear inner sills

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,097 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy corrosion to rear silencer and small crack appearing in centre silencer

Heavy rust to front floors,Osf chassis leg,rear chassis & cross member and rear inner sills

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,120 miles

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

Offside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear to inner of front tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,131 miles

Cut in Nsf outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Cut in Nsf outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 22,822 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear plate poor

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,822 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear plate poor

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,396 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,659 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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VE02 FRX is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE02 FRX, 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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VE02 FRX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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