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WU02 XTK

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,408 mi
Last recorded113,408 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,408 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 113,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner section of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner section of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 103,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower spoiler damaged

Nearside Front lower floor pan seams corroding

Offside Front Lower floor pan seams corroding

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing uneven no canvas showing when inspected (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspected outer door sills as the vehicle is fitted with plastic outer sills as standard

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,817 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

can not see the outer sills as covered over with plastic trim, presumed condition ok

front floors corroding, not excessive

mark on windscreen outside A zone and not effecting the view of the driver

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding, not excessive

rear trailling arm bushes are perishing, no play at present

Fail 2 Sep 2016 97,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

can not see the outer sills as covered over with plastic trim, presumed condition ok

front floors corroding, not excessive

mark on windscreen outside A zone and not effecting the view of the driver

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding, not excessive

rear trailling arm bushes are perishing, no play at present

Pass 15 Aug 2015 88,666 miles

Front windscreen minor scratches does not effect view on the road

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front lower out riggers corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,473 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight scratching to front windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight scratching to front windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,278 miles

offside rear brake discs pink indicating brake has got hot at sometime,not binding when inspected

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

offside rear brake discs pink indicating brake has got hot at sometime,not binding when inspected

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,093 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear brake binding very slightly when inspected on ramp

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,638 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,638 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,756 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,636 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,403 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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WU02 XTK is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

WU02 XTK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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