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VX02 MHY

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,270 mi
Last recorded71,270 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 MHY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 71,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 64,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear no plate disapated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,564 miles

front brake discs badley lipped.

n/s rear brake disc scored.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 27,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,341 miles

front brake discs lipped

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 MHY is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

VX02 MHY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is VX02 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX02 MHY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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