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YK02 TJV

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,150 mi
Last recorded62,150 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 TJV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,150 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked and perished

Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand.

both rear tyre treads cracked and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,330 miles

Front tyres perished. no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres perished. no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,333 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,623 miles

Both rear tyres have large splits through tread ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

Hand brake travel high

both front floors corroded

nearside washers poor

wipers poor in condition - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres have large splits through tread ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

Hand brake travel high

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front floors corroded

nearside washers poor

wipers poor in condition - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,762 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,124 miles

advise o/s/f wheel stiff to turn by hand! further inspection required!

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,367 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 42,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,538 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,962 miles

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

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)

nearside front door latch insecure

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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YK02 TJV is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK02 TJV, 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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YK02 TJV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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