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WR02 GRG

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,296 mi
Last recorded91,296 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 GRG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,296 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 91,296 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 90,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corroded & undersealed in places

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,893 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 78,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter perished

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on both edges & slight damage to outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,197 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 78,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 77,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,032 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,032 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake discs scored

Pass 20 May 2013 74,879 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 74,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,672 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,672 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 71,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,325 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 58,313 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,523 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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WR02 GRG is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR02 GRG, 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 WR02 GRG registered?

WR02 GRG is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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