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VX02 OSZ

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,825 mi
Last recorded131,825 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 131,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 127,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s rear brakegiving poor reading only just meeting requirment

Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,371 miles

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

both rear void bushes slightly unbonding

corrosion started to both front floors

front number plate cracked & slightly deteriorating

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front headlight beam image not fully clear

strong advise offside front tyre has nail in it worn on edges & on 1.6-3mm

strong advise rear number plate fading in letters/numbers

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,632 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s parking brake lever not working at all

Fail 28 Oct 2010 94,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s parking brake lever not working at all

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,750 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 87,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

n/s front side light dim

o/s parking brake very poor

very poor pattern to both headlamps

Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,772 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,772 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,266 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,620 miles

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

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

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 OSZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue 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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

VX02 OSZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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