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WX02 WJN

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,692 mi
Last recorded142,692 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 142,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 142,501 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 135,096 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2012 135,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sill panels

Fail 10 Sep 2011 128,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sill panels

Pass 26 Aug 2010 116,640 miles

see test.350913830204

Fail 21 Aug 2010 116,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 104,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,322 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,358 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 WJN is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WX02 WJN, 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 WJN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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