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WM02 NSE

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,002 mi
Last recorded59,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 NSE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,002 miles

Coolant leak.

Exhaust front heat shield deteriorated.

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

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe.

Various panels marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers inoperative on fast speed and sometimes do not park.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 59,002 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak.

Exhaust front heat shield deteriorated.

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

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe.

Various panels marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers inoperative on fast speed and sometimes do not park.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,402 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers seat worn.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

Various panels marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,400 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Drivers seat worn.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

Various panels marked.

Washers weak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,612 miles

Both wipers split on ends.

Coolant leak

Exhaust lambda reading slightly high.

Front wheel rims marked.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Various panels marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windshield washers weak.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 57,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both wipers split on ends.

Coolant leak

Exhaust lambda reading slightly high.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Various panels marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windshield washers weak.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,035 miles

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

Various panels marked.

Washers only just hitting the windscreen(weak).

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Various panels marked.

Washers only just hitting the windscreen(weak).

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,438 miles

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn to o mm on inner edges and perishing on side walls

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Slight bind on o/s/f and o/s/r brakes

Windscreen washers weak

Both rear tyres split between tread and perishing on tread edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wheel arch and nearside front door damaged.

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

Rear brakes have a slight bind.

Various panels marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,779 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wheel arch and nearside front door damaged.

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

Rear brakes have a slight bind.

Various panels marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,072 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake noisy.

Various body panel and bumper damage.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 44,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,747 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,529 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 35,529 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cracks and splits near side rear tyre

front tyres cracking and perished

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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WM02 NSE is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WM02 NSE, 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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WM02 NSE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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