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AX02 HBH

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 HBH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light is on

clutch pedal antislip missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of the tread

Fail 10 Nov 2011 84,031 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light is on

clutch pedal antislip missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of the tread

Fail 3 Nov 2011 84,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning lamp on dash

excessive corrosion/pitting of o/s/r brake disc

n/s/f tyre inner side wall perishing/splits (recommend tyre)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

plastic cover on n/s and o/s outer sills

s.r.s lamp on dash

stone chips front windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2010 76,807 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,807 miles

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

Coolant leak

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,087 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 62,079 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

n/s/f brake pipe (flexy hose)

o/s/f tyre cut in tyre.

o/s/r tyre on outer edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,717 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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AX02 HBH is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AX02 HBH, 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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AX02 HBH is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is AX02 HBH safe to buy?

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