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VE51 VRO

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 VRO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 116,141 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 116,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,542 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2012 85,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 80,162 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 76,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,861 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 70,677 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall but not exposing the cords

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2009 70,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall but not exposing the cords

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2008 60,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,901 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,245 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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VE51 VRO is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VE51 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

VE51 VRO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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The MOT history for VE51 VRO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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