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YP02 VPL

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VPL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,683 miles

Front oil leaks around engine area

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 121,666 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front oil leaks around engine area

Nearside Rear rear pads wearing low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Mar 2016 114,190 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,625 miles

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

Oil leak

battry insecure but not dangerous

Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,178 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Bad engine oil leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear passenger exterior door handle insecure.

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

drivers door interior handle missing.

lower engine stabilizer worn and fitted incorrectly.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,650 miles

cut in tread of nearside reaer tyre

play in nearside steering arm

wiperblades split

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

engine oil leaks

nearside rear outer door handle loose but operational

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner tyre edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

engine oil leaks

nearside rear outer door handle loose but operational

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner tyre edge

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking on sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2010 52,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking on sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,466 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,848 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,314 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 36,314 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 25,577 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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YP02 VPL is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP02 VPL, 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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YP02 VPL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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