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YP02 VPM

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,535 mi
Last recorded169,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VPM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 169,535 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 169,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle both axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 163,622 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 163,622 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 153,956 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 146,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 146,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 139,988 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 130,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,864 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 88,864 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,328 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 83,318 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 70,042 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 70,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front wheel bearings not tested due to excess brake binding

Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,346 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 VPM is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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