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VX02 MEU

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 MEU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,120 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Burn connector on offside front headlamp!

Child seat fitted to nearside front and offside rear seats positions,unable to fully complete checks.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 105,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Burn connector on offside front headlamp!

Child seat fitted to nearside front and offside rear seats positions,unable to fully complete checks.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge!

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge!

Slight leak from power steering pump,or could be hose?

Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge!

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge!

Slight leak from power steering pump,or could be hose?

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,145 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,075 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 25 Oct 2008 74,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,195 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,552 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 59,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 MEU is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VX02 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

VX02 MEU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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