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EF02 HWX

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HWX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,829 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,149 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 68,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,317 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front abs rings broken

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front abs rings broken

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2009 57,006 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,590 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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EF02 HWX is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF02 HWX, 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 EF02 HWX registered?

EF02 HWX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 August 2002.

Is EF02 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 HWX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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