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AK02 SGO

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,001 mi
Last recorded101,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,876 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery bracket is modified but is still securely fitted

engine has slight oil leak

offside rear park brake effieciency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires ajustment or repair [3.7 B.7]

Fail 2 Feb 2015 90,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery bracket is modified but is still securely fitted

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,844 miles

Oil leak

both front abs rings cracked

n/s/r outer door handle loose

Fail 30 Nov 2013 84,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front abs rings cracked

n/s/r outer door handle loose

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,668 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 77,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,777 miles

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

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

both front a.b.s rings deteriorated.incomplete.

front discs slightly worn.

rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,196 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 66,196 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,289 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,188 miles

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

Very small chips to n/s of windscreen.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,229 miles

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

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

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

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 SGO is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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