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SF02 KGU

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,456 mi
Last recorded59,456 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 KGU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 59,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mid exhaust - paste repair -- both front floors beginning to corrode -- wear to rear brake discs -- hand brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 26 May 2010 59,437 miles

mid exhaust - paste repair -- both front floors beginning to corrode -- wear to rear brake discs -- hand brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,814 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,814 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosian starting

Fail 12 Nov 2008 53,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosian starting

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,694 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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SF02 KGU is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF02 KGU, 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 SF02 KGU registered?

SF02 KGU is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is SF02 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF02 KGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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