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VN51 XVZ

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,593 mi
Last recorded113,593 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XVZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 113,593 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,198 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2010 98,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 92,870 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,870 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 86,994 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 76,999 miles

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

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 XVZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

VN51 XVZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VN51 XVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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