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VX02 HNV

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,011 mi
Last recorded101,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 HNV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,011 miles

Corrosion to OSF and NSF floor.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,010 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to OSF and NSF floor.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,164 miles

nearside exterior door handle insecure

nearside parking brake effort low

split/cut inner sidewall offside front

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,160 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside exterior door handle insecure

nearside parking brake effort low

split/cut inner sidewall offside front

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,160 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,859 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

the vehicle has sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2014 62,858 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

the vehicle has sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,948 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear caliper binding slightly

power steering fluid level low

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,955 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 39,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres side walls cracking

o/s and n/s rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,012 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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VX02 HNV is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX02 HNV, 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 VX02 HNV registered?

VX02 HNV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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