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VK02 EKU

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,122 mi
Last recorded107,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 EKU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,122 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,605 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,953 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 95,947 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,029 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,640 miles

nearside front ABS ring broken.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,465 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 814,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,351 miles

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

offside rear caliper or park brake cable have slightly restricted movement

Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,351 miles

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

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

offside rear caliper or park brake cable have slightly restricted movement

Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,787 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 63,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 53,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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VK02 EKU is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK02 EKU, 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 VK02 EKU registered?

VK02 EKU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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