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FV02 HXX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 HXX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,595 miles

front out riggers slightly corroded

handbrake performance only just met

rear disks corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front out riggers slightly corroded

handbrake performance only just met

rear disks corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all brake pipes heavily greased

nearside front tyre at approx 2.5mm

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,022 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 28 May 2013 82,858 miles

Brake pipes greased

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 80,194 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 31 May 2011 78,906 miles

Coolant leak

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,452 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 22 May 2009 72,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 65,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 58,399 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 41,154 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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FV02 HXX is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV02 HXX, 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 FV02 HXX registered?

FV02 HXX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is FV02 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 HXX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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