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WU02 XSZ

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XSZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,153 miles

underbody general corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,222 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 84,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,197 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,932 miles

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 580,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery not mounted correctly

near side rear tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2012 580,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

battery not mounted correctly

near side rear tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,924 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 51,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,141 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,141 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 50,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,795 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,673 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,158 miles

Advise inspection of rear near side brake due to binding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,158 miles

Advise inspection of rear near side brake due to binding.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,068 miles

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

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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WU02 XSZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU02 XSZ, 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 WU02 XSZ registered?

WU02 XSZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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