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SJ03 RKP

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,595 mi
Last recorded62,595 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 RKP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,595 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 62,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,093 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 62,093 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,198 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side skirts

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,303 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,676 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

side skirts

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,719 miles

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

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

both front tyre's slightly worn on inside edges

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyre's slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,149 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 44,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,042 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,545 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 28,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,345 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 20,320 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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SJ03 RKP is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 SJ03 RKP, 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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SJ03 RKP is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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