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SF02 VMC

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,133 mi
Last recorded69,133 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 VMC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,946 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 62,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,540 miles

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

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Fail 20 Mar 2009

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,219 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 30,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,517 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,473 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 18,473 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

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 VMC is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

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

Is SF02 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF02 VMC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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