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SF02 YHR

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,880 mi
Last recorded73,880 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,880 miles

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

engine leaking water

Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,877 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine leaking water

Pass 18 May 2011 72,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower engine splashguard insecure o\s.

n\s\r tyre has cuts to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 17 May 2011 72,726 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front lower engine splashguard insecure o\s.

n\s\r tyre has cuts to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 10 May 2010 71,268 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 71,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,387 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit on inner and outer edges. (205 45 17 yr)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

O/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split.

O/s/r brake disc corroded.

O/s/r tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

Pass 1 May 2008 57,709 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 57,709 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

O/s/r brake disc badly worn.

Pass 7 May 2007 51,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,942 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 43,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2005 35,377 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 YHR is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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