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WF02 NVU

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 NVU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,716 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,786 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 82,786 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 79,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks

rear disc corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2009 78,864 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light on

engine misfire

engine water problem

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,100 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 68,100 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 64,266 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 60,191 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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WF02 NVU is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WF02 NVU, 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 WF02 NVU?

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What year was WF02 NVU registered?

WF02 NVU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is WF02 NVU safe to buy?

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