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WA02 LPC

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,493 mi
Last recorded132,493 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 LPC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 132,493 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air filter box casing damaged

drivers door outer handle loose

Fail 17 Mar 2011 127,173 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air filter box casing damaged

drivers door outer handle loose

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 120,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery defective

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

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

Oil leak

PS belt u/s

Radiator very poor

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,308 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 106,716 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Rear View Mirror Slightly Loose

S.R.S Lamp Illuminated

Slight Play In N/S/F Wheel Bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,689 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 99,689 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,749 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 83,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 LPC is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver 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 WA02 LPC, 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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WA02 LPC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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