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YN02 VRE

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 VRE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,703 miles

both front suspension top arm gaiter perished and splitting not allowing ingress time of test ./

both headlamps dulling over slightly just met pattern criteria ./

brake pipe corroson going into n/sf brake flexible hose ./

eml light on vehicle just passed emissons test

parking brake / handbrake very little reserve travel./ lower effort n/s handbrake

Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

both front suspension top arm gaiter perished and splitting not allowing ingress time of test ./

both headlamps dulling over slightly just met pattern criteria ./

brake pipe corroson going into n/sf brake flexible hose ./

eml light on vehicle just passed emissons test

parking brake / handbrake very little reserve travel./ lower effort n/s handbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipe greased.

condition of coolant radiator.

engine management light is on.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe greased.

condition of coolant radiator.

engine management light is on.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2013 91,492 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 91,375 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,952 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

airbag light is on.

condition of coolant radiator.

condition of front number plate.

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode.

security of front exhaust.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

airbag light is on.

condition of coolant radiator.

condition of front number plate.

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode.

security of front exhaust.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,713 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 77,713 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,951 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,190 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,646 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 46,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,508 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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YN02 VRE is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YN02 VRE, 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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YN02 VRE is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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