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WP02 DGE

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,647 mi
Last recorded82,647 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 DGE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,647 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,647 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,256 miles

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

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

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Slight corrosion on front floor pannel

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,481 miles

centre exhaust corroded

ns front wheel binding slightly

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,778 miles

windscreen chipped zone B

Fail 23 Mar 2011 52,778 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,852 miles

O/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,325 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 42,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,907 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,996 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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WP02 DGE is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP02 DGE, 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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What year was WP02 DGE registered?

WP02 DGE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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