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VF02 OFE

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,190 mi
Last recorded132,190 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OFE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 132,190 miles

brakes require service

Pass 3 May 2012 127,204 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 127,183 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,659 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 106,655 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,403 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges suspect tyres underinflated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,802 miles

offside trailing arm bush split

slight corrosion on rear exhaust joint

Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,247 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,053 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,645 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 OFE is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF02 OFE, 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 VF02 OFE registered?

VF02 OFE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is VF02 OFE safe to buy?

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