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YT02 YKV

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 YKV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,750 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,897 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,897 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,633 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,152 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 68,152 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

battery negative terminal loose / damaged

bonnet catches poorly adjusted

floor pan slightly damaged

gearbox has slight seepage of oil

nearside and offside rear tyres have cuts in outer walls

positive batter feed fitted for stereo chaffed through drilled hole in nearside front floor

Fail 13 Sep 2008 55,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 40,439 miles

Nearside 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)

slight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,884 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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YT02 YKV is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT02 YKV, 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 YT02 YKV registered?

YT02 YKV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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