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WX02 VYC

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,776 mi
Last recorded145,776 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 VYC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 145,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 May 2023 145,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 May 2022 139,178 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 131,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r trailing arm front mounting bush perishing

o/s/r trailing arm front mounting bush perishing

Fail 7 May 2021 131,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r trailing arm front mounting bush perishing

o/s/r trailing arm front mounting bush perishing

Pass 12 May 2020 122,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r trailing arm centre bush dereriorating

o/s/r trailing arm centre bush deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,589 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2019 113,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s wiper blade insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,475 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 12 Apr 2018 103,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,183 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,737 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake travel a little high and it slow response on n/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,055 miles

all four tyres getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 68,907 miles

NERASIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRESWEARING UNEVEN ON THE OUTSIDE,

Fail 18 Feb 2012 68,907 miles

NERASIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRESWEARING UNEVEN ON THE OUTSIDE,

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,294 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 VYC is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WX02 VYC, 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 WX02 VYC registered?

WX02 VYC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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