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SJ02 HJZ

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 HJZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 103,586 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake disc, pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 578,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 578,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,400 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 37,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,465 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 34,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from o/s/r wheel screeching

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,658 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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SJ02 HJZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ02 HJZ, 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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SJ02 HJZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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