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VF02 MZG

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MZG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,939 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,938 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,640 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 81,640 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

severe tyre wear due to under inflation on o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,494 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge advise cherck tracking

o/s/f tyre starting to split on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 76,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge advise cherck tracking

o/s/f tyre starting to split on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 71,005 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 71,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 65,794 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil low

Pass 31 May 2011 59,998 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 59,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 53,271 miles

small cut on o/s/f tyre inner wall

Fail 25 May 2010 53,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut on o/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 21 May 2009 46,392 miles

n/s/f abs ring on driveshaft broken advise replace or abs will not work correctly

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 39,336 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre just legal 5mm in midle and 0 on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2007 31,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,374 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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VF02 MZG is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VF02 MZG, 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 VF02 MZG registered?

VF02 MZG is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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