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SF02 VKX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 90,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2014 90,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2013 82,635 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2013 82,635 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2012 74,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhuast system deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2012 74,266 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhuast system deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 63,832 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 68,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 111,485 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 111,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,382 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight cracking noted to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 102,382 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight cracking noted to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 10 May 2008 91,088 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 91,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel cap damaged

rear brake psds worn low

Fail 21 Dec 2006 77,811 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,811 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 65,742 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 VKX is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VKX, 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 SF02 VKX registered?

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

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