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DX02 SXN

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,624 mi
Last recorded111,624 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 SXN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,624 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2015 102,701 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 102,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 92,071 miles

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

rear n/s radius arm bush split

rear o/s lamp damaged

under floor corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 91,889 miles

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

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

rear n/s radius arm bush split

rear o/s lamp damaged

under floor corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,625 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

rear nearside tyre perished 205-50-16

rear o/s tyre worn slightly out of shape 205-50-16

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,414 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

front n/s & o/s floor corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 68,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

front n/s & o/s floor corroded

rear o/s tyre perished 205-50-16

Pass 22 Apr 2011 56,966 miles

front n/s & o/s floor corroded

n/s headlamp poor aim

rear n/s tyre perished 205-50-16

Pass 10 May 2010 48,842 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 SXN is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SXN, 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

How do I check the history of DX02 SXN?

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What year was DX02 SXN registered?

DX02 SXN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DX02 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 SXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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