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SF02 MZG

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,150 mi
Last recorded105,150 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 MZG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal has spongy

drivers wiper split

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

drivers wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,763 miles

both.front.tyres.worn.inner.edge

coolant.level.above.maximum.mark

nearside.rear.door.handle.broken.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,763 miles

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

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

both.front.tyres.worn.inner.edge

coolant.level.above.maximum.mark

nearside.rear.door.handle.broken.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,585 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear door will not open from outside

Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,714 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,270 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,230 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 39,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,936 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking up

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 MZG is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MZG, 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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SF02 MZG is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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