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WA02 WYY

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 WYY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,800 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

underbody protected by sealent

Pass 30 Jul 2022 97,669 miles

Brake pipes sprayed

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sides sill covered with plastic kit

Fail 7 Jul 2021 91,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis leg/sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split and outer housing corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split and outer housing corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel supports corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated badly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust frontpipe flexi in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 80,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 77,459 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement drivers rear wheel and brake pad contact to disc poor (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member passenger and drivers side on ends (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole in chassis behind drivers front wheel (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole in floor under drivers seat aera (6.1.A.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers rear (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded rear

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,185 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 65,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,129 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,205 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,205 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,420 miles

handbrake accetable at time of test

offside front nearside front floors corroding

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,398 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

handbrake accetable at time of test

offside front nearside front floors corroding

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,348 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,016 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 WYY is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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