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YY02 UOW

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,114 mi
Last recorded96,114 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 UOW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 96,114 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 96,114 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

battery tested weak

bodywork damage

oil in coolant suspect headgasket fault

Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,332 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 81,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,981 miles

emissions only just passed due to lambda high reading.

exhaust rear silencer cracked and leaking.

offside rear tyre worn uneaven + nail in tread.

srs warning light on.

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,824 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 56,824 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs reluctor broken o/f

both front tyres just on legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2005 30,355 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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YY02 UOW is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY02 UOW, 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 YY02 UOW registered?

YY02 UOW is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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