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YS51 VJL

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 VJL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,797 miles

corrosion to nsf floor

front brake pads low

osf tyre edge low

Fail 29 Apr 2015 105,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to nsf floor

front brake pads low

osf tyre edge low

Pass 1 May 2014 98,832 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,830 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,506 miles

corrosion to nsf floor

Fail 30 Apr 2013 91,504 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to nsf floor

nsr brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,669 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,410 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking no cordes showing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,164 miles

both rear tyres very slitley cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,628 miles

both front tyres worn away on inside edges and on tread wear bar indicators border line pass new yters recommended and tracking check

front brakr discs woirn and pads low recommend new discs and pads

nail in n/s/r tyre near edge of tyre if leaking wont repair

o/s/r seat belt retainer holder has been clued together and n/s/r seat belt holder retainer hoder missing

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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YS51 VJL is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue 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 YS51 VJL, 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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What year was YS51 VJL registered?

YS51 VJL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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