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VX02 VHO

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,716 mi
Last recorded104,716 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 104,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 20 May 2014 95,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly,all brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,772 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 68,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,721 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,014 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,276 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 VHO is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHO, 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 VX02 VHO registered?

VX02 VHO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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