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WA02 FTT

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,752 mi
Last recorded136,752 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 FTT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 136,752 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 126,124 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 126,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 117,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,138 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 47,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,579 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,980 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,983 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,209 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,094 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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WA02 FTT is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA02 FTT, 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

How do I check the history of WA02 FTT?

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What year was WA02 FTT registered?

WA02 FTT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WA02 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 FTT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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