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VK02 GZS

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,327 mi
Last recorded66,327 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 GZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,327 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 61,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,959 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on.

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on.

both rear tyres perished.

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

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

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

added 2 litres of oil.

oil level very low.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,142 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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VK02 GZS is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK02 GZS, 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 VK02 GZS registered?

VK02 GZS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VK02 GZS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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