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VN51 TVE

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,060 mi
Last recorded81,060 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 TVE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 81,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,676 miles

O/S/F A.B.S ring cracked but not incomplete

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F A.B.S ring cracked but not incomplete

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,484 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 61,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,426 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 45,255 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VN51 TVE is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN51 TVE, 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 VN51 TVE registered?

VN51 TVE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is VN51 TVE safe to buy?

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