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DX02 SWK

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,198 mi
Last recorded42,198 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 SWK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively pick up ring cracked (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,072 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,100 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2017 30,072 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 26,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,509 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,455 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,773 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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DX02 SWK is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX02 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX02 SWK registered?

DX02 SWK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is DX02 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 SWK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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