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WX02 VWH

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,066 mi
Last recorded119,066 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 VWH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 119,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,770 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 111,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm less than 1mm remaining on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm less than 1mm remaining on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 102,285 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 102,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant level below minimum.

slight corrosion,nearside front/underside.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,163 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level below minimum.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,163 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level below minimum.

nearside wiper end split.

offside front outer brake pad worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,302 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,302 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2011 55,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid level below minimum.

slight perish marks.cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,184 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid level below minimum.

slight perish marks.cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,862 miles

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 21 Feb 2008 35,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,277 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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WX02 VWH 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 68.4%.

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 WX02 VWH, 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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WX02 VWH is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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