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VE51 BZS

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,543 mi
Last recorded104,543 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 BZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,543 miles

N/s/r door handle security

Rear no. plate delamination

front and rear brake disc corrosion

front grille security

hand brake travel

oil leak

underbody corrosion thourghout vech.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 104,543 miles

N/s/r door handle security

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear no. plate delamination

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake disc corrosion

front grille security

hand brake travel

oil leak

underbody corrosion thourghout vech.

Pass 22 May 2012 100,678 miles

both c.v boots cracking

rear number plate

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 21 May 2012 100,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

both c.v boots cracking

rear number plate

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,182 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs borderline

corrosion on rear brake pipes rear main

rear number plate delaminating

wear on front tyres on egdes borderline

Fail 3 Jun 2011 97,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs borderline

corrosion on rear brake pipes rear main

rear number plate delaminating

wear on front tyres on egdes borderline

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,555 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,555 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 85,406 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 76,437 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,437 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 69,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,514 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,390 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 61,390 miles

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

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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VE51 BZS is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VE51 BZS, 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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What year was VE51 BZS registered?

VE51 BZS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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