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AK02 SFX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,461 mi
Last recorded90,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SFX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,880 miles

Front and rear pads wearing.

Front exhaust mount corroded and broken.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 84,880 miles

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

Front and rear pads wearing.

Front exhaust mount corroded and broken.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,724 miles

Wheel rim damaged,nearside front.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 79,724 miles

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

Wheel rim damaged,nearside front.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,047 miles

Sidewall damage evident,nearside front tyre.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 75,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sidewall damage evident,nearside front tyre.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,726 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outter sidewalls

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,720 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perishing on outter sidewalls

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,213 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 59,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2007 59,466 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Apr 2006 51,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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AK02 SFX 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 56.3%.

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 AK02 SFX, 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 AK02 SFX registered?

AK02 SFX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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