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WR02 PFG

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,529 mi
Last recorded110,529 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 PFG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 110,529 miles

No spare wheel and tyre carried in boot space

Fail 11 May 2015 110,506 miles

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

Front disc brakes recorded 24% imbalance

No spare wheel and tyre carried in boot space

Pass 16 May 2014 107,459 miles

No spare wheel found in vehicles boot space.

Fail 16 May 2014 107,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant level below minimum.

No spare wheel found in vehicles boot space.

Pass 15 May 2013 102,702 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision very poor and worn smooth.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front outer c/v boot deteorated.

No spare wheel carried.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 102,702 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision very poor and worn smooth.

Key fob faulty - vehicle difficult to start.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front outer c/v boot deteorated.

No spare wheel carried.

Starter motor faulty - vehicle difficult to start.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 95,714 miles

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

No spare wheel in car.

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

No spare wheel in car.

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

Pass 24 May 2011 92,235 miles

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

front disc's wearing

rear disc's pitted and wearing

sill covers fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2011 92,235 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front disc's wearing

rear disc's pitted and wearing

sill covers fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 86,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 74,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2009 74,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 67,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 57,647 miles

VT32 ISSUED WITH VT30

Fail 11 May 2007 57,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check sills due to plasic skirts

Pass 12 May 2006 48,077 miles

coolant leak from inlet manifold area

middle & rear exhaust system rusty

offside front outer cv boot perishing

rear brake discs worn

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 PFG is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WR02 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

WR02 PFG is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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