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2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,367 mi
Last recorded89,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 XML
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2022 89,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake poor 17%

Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,314 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 86,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,641 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly cut inner side wall to tread area

Fail 22 Jan 2018 75,641 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cut inner side wall to tread area

front exhaust bracket weak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,803 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and not surported snaped off unabe to test emissions (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 58,812 miles

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

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

wiper blades very poor

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,812 miles

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

wiper blades very poor

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,345 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,685 miles

all tyres pereshed slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,126 miles

srs light on fail next mot

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,426 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 37,426 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,135 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,182 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,671 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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WR51 XML is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey 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 WR51 XML, 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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WR51 XML is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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